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<h2>African Vengeance</h2>
<h3> by Steve Braker</h3>
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<h2>Synopsis:</h2>
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<h3>He didn’t go looking for trouble. It found him anyway…</h3>
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<p>Kenyan coast. William Brody longs for a quiet life. Although he’s still recovering from a recent bout of malaria, the former Special Forces major agrees to help some locals retrieve cargo lost in the ocean depths. But when he dives and discovers ten million dollars of drug money on a sunken plane, the simple favor turns into deadly stakes as vicious thugs hijack his vessel.</p>
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<p>Trapped and fearing for his friends, Brody botches his escape attempt and accidentally destroys every cent of the dirty cash. And with the entire crew imprisoned, the grizzled ex-soldier is handed a sinister ultimatum: replace the illicit fortune or watch everyone he’s sworn to protect die.</p>
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<p>Will Brody find a bounty big enough to save all their lives?</p>
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<p>African Vengeance is the fast-paced fifth book in the William Brody African Ocean Adventure Series. If you like intriguing plots, vividly detailed settings, and nail-biting suspense, then you’ll love Steve Braker’s edge-of-your-seat thriller.</p>
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<h3>Book Details:</h3>
<p><b>Genre:</b> Thriller <br>
<b>Published by:</b> Indie<br>
<b>Publication Date:</b> December 1, 2021<br>
<b>Number of Pages:</b> 275<br>
<b>Series:</b>William Brody African Ocean Adventure Series, #5<br>
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<h3>Read an excerpt:</h3>
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<h5>Mtwappa, Kenya, East Africa </h5>
<p>The insane rattle on the corrugated roof sounded like machine gun fire. It was hopeless. All the patrons of the bar could do was wait for the onslaught to end. </p>
<p>It was the Kusi, or the Southern Monsoon, when storms crashed in off the Indian Ocean like tsunamis hitting a beach. Full of force and violence, nothing could stand in their way. The squalls came in gangs, sitting off in the ocean malevolently waiting until their numbers grew, then marching towards the enemy relentlessly, striking with impunity. Roads flooded, roofs leaked, people went home hungry and wet. Unable to dry their clothes, they worked the next day and got even wetter. </p>
<p>The monsoon killed the weak and the old. If you could not get warm or dry, then the coughs and colds crept into your bones. Pneumonia took many. With no dry kindling, and rivers running in the streets. Life became even tougher. </p>
<p>When the rain stopped, like a relay team passing the baton, the sun would break through. Another wave of purgatory would follow. Swarms of sand flies and rain ants emerged from the bush, flowing like the rivers below them into homes and the mouths of babes. The climate created a heaven for mosquitoes of all shapes and sizes. The death-giving female anopheles mosquito lived in the houses and streets. All she needed was a drop of sitting water. No more than a spoonful would be ample to give her larvae life. She waited for her prey to sit, just for a moment, long enough to push the needle-sharp proboscis into an uncovered arm or leg and suck some blood, at the same time passing a microscopic parasite into the unsuspecting host. After two weeks, the chills would arrive, then the sweating and headaches. Soon the poor unsuspecting victim would be bed-ridden, delirious one minute and hot to the touch, the next freezing and shivering in misery. The local mganga, or witch doctor, would pass by, leaving leaves and bark from the neem tree, or Arobaini as it was locally named. Arobaini means forty in Kiswahili. The tree was known to cure forty different diseases from diarrhea to malaria or even the dreaded dengue fever. </p>
<p>Grandmothers boiled the bark with water to make a tea that tasted almost too bad to drink. The old lady held her child’s nose and poured the foul liquid down the screaming infant’s throat. The child would gag and vomit as the brew burned its way down. Village life was hard on everyone during the rains, and only the fittest survived. </p>
<p>The Full Moon Bar sat on the edge of Mtwappa Creek, its few stalwart residents finding a haven from the torrential rain. Everyone watched each batch march in from the ocean, day after day. Brody had decided to sit out the Kusi with his old friend Barry, the manager of the bar. Barry was a cheery Kiwi who had washed up on the shores of East Africa many years ago and decided to stay. </p>
<p>He was a larger-than-life chap in every way at 6’6’’ tall and roughly the same around the waist. A happier, drunker, friendlier man was hard to find in Mtwappa. He had a mop of dark thinning hair showing his obvious Italian roots, and normally, two or three days’ growth of pepper and salt whiskers. His piercing blue eyes always held a faraway gaze as if he was looking at the horizon, planning a day’s sailing. In the monsoon, clothes were difficult. One minute it was blowing a gale, the next one hundred percent humidity. Barry went for what used to be a pale blue button-down shirt that had been washed and ironed so many times it was just off-white, black board shorts, and a pair of ever-faithful leather deck shoes that were so old they fit like gloves. </p>
<p>Barry shouted to Brody over the machine gun fire. “Mate, how do ya feel? You look like shit.” </p>
<p>Brody had succumbed to malaria. Being a white guy, or Muzungu as they were known in East Africa, he had no resistance to the parasite. “My God, Barry, that malaria really hits you, like a sledgehammer in the chest. I didn’t know what the hell happened. One minute I just had a bad headache like the flu back home, the next I was in a hospital bed thinking I was going to die.”</p>
<p>Barry lifted his tumbler full of dark sugarcane rum off the table. “Mate, you need to take a few snifters of this every day. Keeps the buggers away. Or when she sticks that thing in you, she just gets pissed and buggers off.” His deep baritone laugh filled the room. </p>
<p>Brody took a long pull from his cold Tusker lager, locally made and about the only lager you could buy in this part of Kenya. “That sounds like a bloody good idea. I think I’ll start that habit.” He looked across at the head waiter polishing the wide driftwood bar. “Joshua, can you get Barry a refill, and bring me a double, no ice. I’m still recovering from this bloody malaria.” </p>
<p>Brody had arrived a month ago at the small inlet on the East African coast known as Mtwappa Creek. After tying up <i>Shukran</i>, his forty-foot wooden dhow, to the reclaimed stone wharf jutting out from the bar, he had quickly settled into a quiet life of drinking, fishing, and diving. </p>
<p>His first week had been full of great sun, sea, and sand, but during the second week, the dreaded bug had caught him. He found himself in hospital for ten days, one minute hot to the touch, the next freezing, tossing and turning in the sweat-filled bed. The parasite had infected his blood system, giving him terrible nightmares. Suddenly, he was back to his army days fighting in the fetid jungles of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, rain pouring twenty-four hours a day, trails flowing like rivers. In his dreams he could feel the red welts from the deadly insect bites. As the malaria parasite infected his brain, the dreams became so real. His team came across a band of drug smugglers moving contraband into Kenya and Tanzania through the porous borders. He jolted awake as the bullets flew through the air, splintering tree bark, sending deadly six-inch-long, razor-sharp slivers of wood in all directions. Night turned to day as flares went up and grenades were thrown. </p>
<p>Next, after falling back into a restless sleep. He found himself back in the remote deserts of Somalia facing child soldiers with Coke bottles full of glue seemingly attached to their noses. The children’s pupils were constantly dilated, looking like saucers in his dreams. They were kids, dressed in ragged T-shirts, torn jeans shorts, no shoes, and red bandanas on their bristly heads. Most were no older than twelve or thirteen years. They should have been kicking a ball around. In his delirious state, they raised their AK-47s and pulled the triggers. Sometimes he saw the bullets coming at him, watching the hollow points of lead rip open his chest and tear his stomach open. Other times he was the one to shoot the youngsters. There seemed to be more and more of them. He kept firing. They kept coming, hundreds of them, then thousands. He was killing children. The H.K. just kept shaking in his hands, like the movies. Endless bullets for endless children. As the battle-hardened kids charged, he would kill them, tearing each child’s body to pieces. Blood spurted in all directions. He could taste it in his mouth. He slipped on the thick red liquid and fell into a long tunnel with all the faces of the children he had shot, like a house of horrors at the fairgrounds, only to be brought back to reality with a jolt. </p>
<p>He had opened his eyes and seen Wanjiku staring at him. “Man, what the hell was that all about!” </p>
<p>Brody had looked at her frightened face. “It was a bad dream, that’s all.” </p>
<p>“I don’t want any of your dreams. I can tell you that. You were thrashing about shouting for the kids to stop.” </p>
<p>Brody had laid quietly on the ruined soaking-wet bedsheets, the haunting memories still flooding through his brain. </p>
<p>Wanjiku was a good friend. He had met her the last time he was in Mtwappa. Her family owned a bar-restaurant and hair salon in the town. He had instantly enjoyed the company of her family, especially Wanjiku’s father. Mwangi was a wheeler-dealer-cum-bar owner and knew everyone and everything that went on. If you wanted something, he was the man to ask. Wanjiku was eagerly following in his footsteps. </p>
<p>She had sat by his bedside for what seemed like the whole ten days. When the release day came, Wanjiku was on hand with a local taxi driver to take them the twenty miles back to the Full Moon Bar. On his arrival, Barry had insisted he take one of the rooms available on the waterfront.</p>
<p>Since then, Brody had been concentrating on getting his strength back, like Popeye Doyle in <i>The French Connection</i> where Gene Hackman fights to recover from an enforced heroin addiction. Brody struggled each day, putting on his running shorts and shoes then half-walking, half-jogging along the beach. A little further each day. </p>
<p>It had been a week since his return from Mombasa Hospital, and he was beginning to feel like his old self again. The jog was turning into a run, and the sit-ups and push-ups done at each end of the journey were getting easier. Life was coming back, flowing through his veins. </p>
<p>Wanjiku was a constant visitor. He could tell she wanted more than just a friendship, but Brody wanted his freedom right now. And he knew she would want more than he could offer. Sometimes he felt stupid, as she was probably the most beautiful girl he had ever met. In her mid-twenties, she stood 5’6” in her pretty bare feet. She had long, firm, shapely legs, ending in a round solid butt, a thin muscular waist and an ample bust. Her skin was golden-brown and blemish-free. To top it off, her dazzling smile just took his breath away. In London or New York, he was sure she would be a catwalk model. But here in Mtwappa, she was just another African girl scraping a living buying and selling clothes or serving in her father’s bar. </p>
<p>Brody took a sip of his sugarcane rum and looked out through the fringe of raindrops pouring off the metal roof. Fifty feet away, but hardly visible, sat <i>Shukran</i>, looking miserable and forgotten, her bilge pump valiantly pumping gallons of water flowing from the deck. Barry saw his gaze and said, “Mate, you must be missing the life of the ocean waves stuck here in this place.” </p>
<p>Brody nodded his agreement. He longed to be back aboard <i>Shukran</i> with his crew, heading out to fish or dive, or maybe just to sail for a week and see where the wind took them. </p>
<p><i>Shukran</i> was a forty-foot, fat-bellied dhow and was home for Brody since he had arrived in East Africa, after leaving the Special Boat Service several years ago. She was his pride and joy. Over the last few years, the dhow had been lovingly restored. <i>Shukran</i>, which means “‘thank you” in Kiswahili, was normally polished to a shine and could moor up proudly in any marina in the world. The deck planks shone in the sun, along with the stainless-steel and brass fittings. She was fitted with a 120hp Yanmar inboard engine for when the wind didn’t blow. Otherwise, they used the triangular lateen sail to get around. Over the last few years, he had become an expert sailor, but even with his skills, he needed his crew of Hassan and Gumbao to sail her safely. </p>
<p>Brody asked Barry, “You’ve been here for a while. How long does this rain last?”</p>
<p>“Well, mate, it kind of comes and goes. We can have this for a week or so, then the sun comes out for a while. It’s nature, mate. You just can’t tell.” </p>
<p>They sat in the early afternoon gloom with nothing better to do than have another rum and wait for the better weather. </p>
<p>The following day, Brody woke as the dawn light hit the fast-running water of the tidal creek, no more than ten feet from the end of his bed. After jumping in the shower to get rid of the nighttime sweat, he headed over to the bar for breakfast. The apartments were designed to enhance the bar’s turnover. To say they were basic was stretching it. You got a living room, bedroom, shower, and balcony to sit on and drink while the creek wandered past. </p>
<p>If Brody was on <i>Shukran</i>, he would get fresh coffee from Hassan as he waited for his Mahamry—small, deep-fried cake the Swahilis loved to eat for breakfast. Currently, Joshua, who Brody was sure slept at the bar, managed to at least get the coffee sorted out. </p>
<p>Brody gave the bar man the traditional Swahili greeting for the morning: “Habari asubuhi, Joshua.” </p>
<p>Joshua looked like he had just stepped out of an African fashion show. He was wearing a bright yellow collarless shirt called a dashiki, with elephants marching around his ample stomach. “Habari asubuhi, Mr. Brody. Coffee as usual?” </p>
<p>“Great, Joshua. I need it before my run.”</p>
<p>“I hope you are recovering, Mr. Brody. That malaria is bad for you Muzungus.” </p>
<p>“Tell me about it, friend. I thought my days were up in the hospital I can tell you.” </p>
<p>He gulped down a mug of strong black Arabic coffee with two sugars, then stretched for a couple of minutes before setting off on his morning routine. </p>
<p>Each day felt better. The soft golden sand of the beach felt like it was pulling him towards the ocean. Every pace felt easier. The energy came flooding back into the wasted muscles of his arms and legs. </p>
<p>The run was two and a half miles out and the same back. As he ran, the early morning sun burned his scalp through the baseball cap. Moisture from the downpour of the previous day was being sucked back up into the atmosphere. It was like running through an invisible cloud which clung to your skin and slowed you like moving through thick maple syrup. </p>
<p>He reached the gnarled old mangrove tree at the halfway mark and started the thirty press-ups followed by fifty sit-ups. The blood was pumping, and his lungs heaving, chasing the oxygen, but it all felt good. For the first time in a while, the exercise was enjoyable. He was on the mend. </p>
<p>The torture was changing to pleasure again. The last ten sit-ups passed in an instant, then he charged off down the beach. A full breakfast would be waiting for him and some more of that thick, sweet aromatic coffee. </p>
<p>On his third cup of coffee, Brody sat watching the morning start. The creek was busy as the fishermen took advantage of the sunshine heading out in “Ingalawas,” short canoes carved from tree trunks. The pied kingfishers flitted above the water, hovering then suddenly diving to pluck an unsuspecting fry from the water. Yellow-billed storks lined the riverbank wading in the shallows on the lookout for anything tasty. Their smart black and white plumage made them look like traffic cops directing the rush hour. But their nine-inch-long, razor-sharp, bright yellow beaks, which hovered just above the water, meant business. It was odd as they also had a ludicrous orange feathery crest which shaded their eyes from the sun. All in all, it made for a very strange ensemble. The birds stood statue-like still with large black eyes studying the depths. Then they moved faster than the eye could follow—master fishermen snapping up young red snappers or skipjack tuna from the mangroves. </p>
<p>Brody was enjoying the view, relaxing in the warmth of the sun when he heard a familiar voice. “Hey, boss. You back from the dead?” </p>
<p>His good friend and crew member Hassan came walking from the restaurant kitchen. “Hi, Hassan. Habari asubuhi. Where have you been for the last seven days? I’ve been looking after <i>Shukran</i> all alone.”</p>
<p>Hassan was in his late twenties and had been with Brody since he arrived in East Africa. He was a typical Swahili from Pemba Island off Tanzania. As a Swahili, he was devoutly Muslim, but he had dealt with Muzungu tourists over the years so had become lenient about being around bars and alcohol. He wore his usual bright-white kanzu, a full-length robe traditionally worn on the coast. On his head was a kofir, a brimless cylindrical cap with a flat crown covered in bright embroidery. His nut-brown face creased into a broad mischievous smile. “But boss, I left you with that Kikuyu girl. She seemed to be doing a good job, and you weren’t complaining.” </p>
<p>Brody laughed. “Ah, but Wanjiku can’t make coffee like you, my friend. So where did you go?” </p>
<p>“Boss, I headed off to Pemba to see my mum and dad. Everyone sends their salaams back to you. My sister is so happy to be on the mainland in uni. My dad wants her to be an engineer, but Mum says no. She wants her to be a doctor. There is none on the island right now.” </p>
<p>Hassan made himself comfortable at the table and told the story of his journey some one hundred miles to the south. When he had finished his story and drunk a soda, Brody asked, “What do you think of this weather? The sky is clear today. Maybe we have a break and could do some free diving or fishing. I’m much better and would love to get wet.” </p>
<p>“Boss, you never know with the monsoon. Especially the Kusi. She comes and goes. But it looks good.</p>
<p>Perhaps we wait a couple more days and then pop out and have a look. Where is Gumbao? Have you seen him?” </p>
<p>“I haven’t seen him for days. We’ll have to ask around town and the jail.” </p>
<p>Brody said, “O.K., you go look for him. I’ll check over <i>Shukran</i> to see if we have any maintenance to do before setting out.</p>
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<p>Excerpt from <i>African Vengeance</i> by Steve Braker. Copyright 2021 by Steve Braker. Reproduced with permission from Steve Braker. All rights reserved.</p>
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<h2>Author Bio:</h2>
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<p>In 2000 Steve Braker moved his young family from his native UK to Mtwapa, Kilifi in Kenya within the coast of East Africa. He has sailed the coast in a multitude of different sailing boats, working as a captain and taking diving clients to out of the way places along the coast and to the Tanzanian islands of Pemba, Mafia, and Jewe and up to the borders of Somalia. As an avid diver, Steve trained to become a P.A.D.I. open water dive instructor and has taught many students over the years. He has over 1,000 dives under his belt.</p>
<p>Steve loves to pull on his experiences and develop them into fast-paced action thrillers. He speaks several of the languages spoken along the coast of East Africa and loves to barter in the markets in Swahili. He lives to explore areas he has never been and to bring the adventures to life through the characters in his books. Steve currently reside in Mombasa, Kenya.</p>
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Laura S Readinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09812735660993028271noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438726091282249257.post-27930021603498878062021-12-12T00:02:00.051-06:002021-12-12T00:02:00.162-06:00How to Book a Murder (A Starlit Bookshop Mystery) by Cynthia Kuhn<h4 style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-173853" height="301" src="https://www.escapewithdollycas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/HOW-TO-BOOK-A-MURDER-BANNER-640.jpg" width="640" /> </h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #0090bc;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">How to Book a Murder <br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">(A Starlit Bookshop Mystery)</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #0090bc;">by Cynthia Kuhn</span></h4>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-173854" height="500" src="https://www.escapewithdollycas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/HOW-TO-BOOK-A-MURDER.jpg" style="text-align: left;" width="331" /></h2><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-id="b86a7c0359fe3f712b2e49182f0b1547" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="How to Book a Murder (A Starlit Bookshop Mystery)" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1643858599/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=dollycsthoug-
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<strong>Cozy Mystery</strong>
<strong>1st in Series</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Publisher : Crooked Lane Books (December 7, 2021)</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Hardcover : 336 pages</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>ISBN-10 : 1643858599</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>ISBN-13 : 978-1643858593</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Digital ASIN : B08QVJFZZK</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><em><strong>Perfect for fans of Jenn McKinlay and Kate Carlisle, in award-winning author Cynthia Kuhn’s series debut, small-town bookseller and literary event planner Emma Starrs is out to close the book on a killer intent on crashing the party.</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">To help save her family’s floundering Colorado bookstore, Starlit Bookshop, newly minted Ph.D. Emma Starrs agrees to plan a mystery-themed dinner party for her wealthy, well-connected high school classmate Tabitha Baxter. It’s a delightful evening of cocktails and conjecture until Tabitha’s husband, Tip—hosting the affair in the guise of Edgar Allan Poe’s detective C. Auguste Dupin—winds up murdered.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In a heartbeat, Emma and her aunt Nora, a famous mystery writer, become suspects. Emma is sure the party’s over for Starlit events, until celebrated author Calliope Nightfall, whose gothic sensibilities are intrigued by the circumstances, implores the bookseller to create a Poe-themed launch event for her latest tome. Throwing a bash to die for while searching for additional clues is already enough to drive Emma stark raven mad, but another shocking crime soon reveals that Silvercrest has not yet reached the final chapter of the puzzling case.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Someone in this charming artistic community has murder on the mind, and if Emma cannot outwit the killer, she and her beloved aunt will land behind bars, to walk free nevermore.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0090bc;"><em><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24pt;">About Cynthia Kuhn</span></em></span></h2>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Cynthia Kuhn</strong> is an English professor and author of the Starlit Bookshop Mysteries and the Lila Maclean Academic Mysteries. Her work has also appeared in Mystery Most Edible, McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern, Copper Nickel, Prick of the Spindle, Mama PhD, and other publications. Honors include an Agatha Award, a William F. Deeck-Malice Domestic Grant, and Lefty Award nominations. Originally from upstate New York, she lives in Colorado with her family. For more information, please visit <a href="http://cynthiakuhn.net/">cynthiakuhn.net</a>.</p>
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<span style="color: #018e06;">Beauty and the Deceased </span></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #018e06;">(A Resale Boutique Mystery)</span> </span></h4><h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
<span style="color: #018e06;">by Debra Sennefelder</span></span></h4>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #018e06;"><em><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: x-small;">About Beauty and the Deceased </span></em></span></h2>
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<strong>Cozy Mystery</strong>
<strong>4th in Series</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Publisher : Lyrical Press (December 14, 2021)</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Paperback : 191 pages</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>ISBN-10 : 1516111036</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>ISBN-13 : 978-1516111039</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Digital ASIN : B092LH3FBZ</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Kelly Quinn’s Long Island consignment shop offers high style at secondhand prices—but when a body is found on the beach, she needs to start hunting for a wolf in sheep’s clothing . .</strong> .</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Kelly is thrilled when she gets a visit from a cousin she hasn’t seen in years. Becky’s cosmetics company is taking off, and she just might have laid the foundation for a big-money buyout. It’s a time to celebrate—but Kelly is heartbroken when a killer puts an end to their happy reunion during a mysterious midnight meeting near the shore.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Despite multiple warnings to steer clear, Kelly starts shadowing a variety of suspects both inside and outside the beauty business—when she isn’t busy filling the racks of the Lucky Cove Resale Boutique with lots of new inventory from a local shopaholic. Gossip and accusations are flying, but there’s no glossing over this ugly crime, and she’s going to make sure the culprit faces justice…</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #018e06;"><em><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24pt;"><br /></span></em></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #018e06;"><em><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FMiHouqXMRk/VGTajCP8b6I/AAAAAAAADZs/Jnzyya8HbZglzWb_OKAqCaXogRZxigMfACPcBGAYYCw/s512/Book%2Breview.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FMiHouqXMRk/VGTajCP8b6I/AAAAAAAADZs/Jnzyya8HbZglzWb_OKAqCaXogRZxigMfACPcBGAYYCw/w200-h200/Book%2Breview.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24pt;"><br /></span></em></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-size: small;">Summer fun is the goal, along with many sales to touristing visitors. Kelly's cousin Becky, who runs a beauty products company, is coming for sun and relaxation. The girls, along with their cousin Frankie and Kelly's sister, grew up together. Now each is following their own dream but enjoy time they get to spend together.<br /></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;">A new house full of clothing for consignment looks to be a dream for Kelly, and Becky's business is so popular that larger commercial companies are taking notice. Becky brings with her a business partner, Jessica, who is very ambitious. Influence from social media (both good and negative) are topics central to this book.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;">The sun and dreams fade when Becky is discovered deceased on the beach. Discovered by none other than her cousin, Kelly. This is not her first deadly discovery and the local police are none too please that once again she is closely connected to a fatal crime.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;">Well, if it was your family wouldn't you do any and everything you can to find the responsible person? To discover the truth?</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;">Truth - there is another topic that swirls in and out of these pages.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;">Who can be believed, who are the real victims, and what will happen next?</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;">The author keeps you guessing until the end.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;">The only one Kelly can count on, and is consistent, is Howard.</span></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #018e06;"><em><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24pt;"><br /></span></em></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #018e06;"><em><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24pt;">About Debra Sennefelder</span></em></span></h2>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Debra Sennefelder is an avid reader who reads across a range of genres, but mystery fiction is her obsession. Her interest in people and relationships is channeled into her novels against a backdrop of crime and mystery.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Her first novel, THE UNINVITED CORPSE (A Food Blogger mystery) was published in 2018. When she’s not reading, she enjoys cooking and baking and as a former food blogger, she is constantly taking photographs of her food. <em>Yeah, she’s that person</em>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Born and raised in New York City, where she majored in her hobby of fashion buying, she now lives and writes in Connecticut with her family. She’s worked in retail and publishing before becoming a full-time author. Her writing companion is her adorable and slightly spoiled Shih Tzu, Connie.</p>
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<strong></strong></div></div></div></div>Laura S Readinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09812735660993028271noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438726091282249257.post-42391424668041336872021-12-08T00:00:00.021-06:002021-12-08T00:00:00.170-06:00MOTHER'S LOVE: Animal moms and their babies by Diana Aleksandrova<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9lral0S1COoWroskCEUjPGl37TEjf9gSYJ0Np_uXtQdrX8t5ghzgy_zo6MCPtqOlGD_lVRDqTPzR8TApBOZspDz9e_dGbj7i1NLUdDeJIMhdP7uRoqEYnIGuu1W8kjNo2Fb9Iefd3ZclSB2uDPGPa88t2NQXfEg8Jql4YYX0ccwf19EJM8_pBWEbbwQ=s2100" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="972" data-original-width="2100" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9lral0S1COoWroskCEUjPGl37TEjf9gSYJ0Np_uXtQdrX8t5ghzgy_zo6MCPtqOlGD_lVRDqTPzR8TApBOZspDz9e_dGbj7i1NLUdDeJIMhdP7uRoqEYnIGuu1W8kjNo2Fb9Iefd3ZclSB2uDPGPa88t2NQXfEg8Jql4YYX0ccwf19EJM8_pBWEbbwQ=w640-h296" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQSgMlymfjVae65iWZaJR2s515MVkp7cLodJwZ-ZMuzcunJMPEjkqvOfj52bSvMHcagPoupo_4fuK1Htzdk9eRN8TAjd42zLSVa_NqmIP4yDmYer5tw7mFN-Q0LE5V4o6NTihg6mF-CXSUgcRt4rifGxwiSRo-VMfljVoVAl9Me-AVYmMZZrCR2lESwg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2020" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQSgMlymfjVae65iWZaJR2s515MVkp7cLodJwZ-ZMuzcunJMPEjkqvOfj52bSvMHcagPoupo_4fuK1Htzdk9eRN8TAjd42zLSVa_NqmIP4yDmYer5tw7mFN-Q0LE5V4o6NTihg6mF-CXSUgcRt4rifGxwiSRo-VMfljVoVAl9Me-AVYmMZZrCR2lESwg=w632-h640" width="632" /></a></div><p></p><div class="paragraph">
<span style="font-size: large;">Join Us for This Tour from <b>November 26 to December 17</b></span><br />
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<b style="color: #515151;"><span style="font-size: large;">Book Details:</span></b><br />
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<u style="color: #515151;">Book Title</u><span style="color: #515151;">:</span> Mother's Love: Animal moms and their babies <span style="color: #515151;">by</span> <span>Diana Aleksandrova</span><br />
<u style="color: #515151;">Category</u><span style="color: #515151;">: Children's Fiction (ages 3 to 7), 32 pages</span><br />
<u style="color: #515151;">Genre</u><span style="color: #515151;">: </span><span style="color: #515151;">Children's Book</span><br />
<u style="color: #515151;">Publisher</u><span style="color: #515151;">: </span><span>Dedoni Books</span><br />
<u style="color: #515151;">Release date:</u><span style="color: #515151;"> </span> <span style="color: #515151;">November 5, 2021</span><br />
<u style="color: #515151;">Content Rating</u><span style="color: #515151;">: G. Suitable for everyone.</span></div><div class="paragraph"><span style="color: #515151;"> </span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Book Description:</b></span><br />
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<span>A mother’s love is like the air;<br />
you may not see it, but it’s there.<br />
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A mother’s love is universal; and yet the way each species shows its love is unique.<br />
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In a cloud, I’ll build a nest.<br />
For you, I want the very best.<br />
My love is fierce and very bright.<br />
It makes the world feel safe and right.<br />
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<i>Mother’s Love</i> is a lyrical celebration of the unconditional bond every mother has with her child. The book is written from the point of view of ten different animal moms, ranging from elephants to eagles and depicts the various sides of motherhood, including joy, resilience, and sacrifice.</span></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><span> </span></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><div class="paragraph" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Buy the Book:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://amzn.to/3w1pgdH" target="_blank">Amazon</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mothers-love-diana-aleksandrova/1140504702" target="_blank">Barnes and Noble</a></b> <b>~ <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/Mothers-Love/9781953118196" target="_blank">Book Depository</a><br />
<a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781953118196" target="_blank">indiebound</a></b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59627916-mother-s-love" target="_blank">add to goodreads</a></b></span></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAwmNyK16jyS59TkAq18wu1_D7bjSgOxDnSXf3lMqwyHZHn66TyP2czzAs6sPjNCsU_MgVbdN9Ucuxk9cglnMsOfVYAIJWD5n3BQVelxOj2sQBAwutc03yuvBJyMGUdfsjB5i-W4ziyYB5UhDo3IReH9rB6dabI08Ca6-PL90WAj52yJCFIezelzYeeA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAwmNyK16jyS59TkAq18wu1_D7bjSgOxDnSX
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Born and raised in Bulgaria, Diana Aleksandrova moved across the ocean in pursuit of the American dream, only to realize that her dream was not limited to any one country, or even continent. Rather, it was within her all along.<br />
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Diana finds joy in creating stories that make kids of all ages laugh-out-loud, open up their minds and hearts, and let their imaginations run freely.<br />
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“Books are our tickets to adventure. They let us explore fascinating places, and join charming heroes, crooked villains, and magical creatures through unforgettable journeys. My job is to create the itinerary.”</span></div><div class="paragraph"><span><br /></span></div><div class="paragraph"><span><br /></span></div><div class="paragraph"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_UVNq4J3_IZllv4dOJEzvEok8Jul9tqnr29kap9TpoE3exh4lRLAtOhEzzDFVcQ5BaPMnzmFCEcFaygOQ9_KqNBWnZ5qP99-7ir_NQnoHIW8GdLP5mcFimrObTAupKp_SnaFseZRuGY-Ld_SJb_js_z6RJ4PjB4kwrE5sYyuX6pWNHCCwYMT4K8rtOA=s250" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="211" data-original-width="250" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_UVNq4J3_IZllv4dOJEzvEok8Jul9tqnr29kap9TpoE3exh4lRLAtOhEzzDFVcQ5BaPMnzmFCEcFaygOQ9_KqNBWnZ5qP99-7ir_NQnoHIW8GdLP5mcFimrObTAupKp_SnaFseZRuGY-Ld_SJb_js_z6RJ4PjB4kwrE5sYyuX6pWNHCCwYMT4K8rtOA" width="250" /></a></div><br /><span><br /></span></div><div class="paragraph"><span><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E44" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E44" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Cambria, "Times New Roman", Tinos, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 12pt;"><span id="E45" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E45" style="display: inline; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">What made you write Mother's Love? </span></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-1" id="E46" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E46" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Cambria, "Times New Roman", Tinos, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 12pt;"><span id="E47" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E47" style="display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I try to write what I am passionate about. We can all agree that there is no stronger feeling than a mother's love for her child. That has been an inspiration for many poems, songs, books, and movies. It's a universal theme. I wanted to write a book on the subject, but with my personal twist. My love for animals and interest in their behavior presented me with the perfect opportunity to blend both themes. I have always been fascinated with the animals' world and love to read curious facts about the different species. And let's be honest, who doesn't like cute baby animals? I told myself how about writing a book about how animal moms take care of their babies and show their dedication and love. And that is how Mother's Love was born. Mother's Love is a way for a mother to tell her child he is loved through fascinating actual facts for all the different animals featured in the book. </span></p>
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<b>connect with the author: <a href="https://www.dedonibooks.com/" target="_blank">website</a> ~ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dedonibooks" target="_blank">facebook</a> ~ <a href="https://twitter.com/DianaAleksand13" target="_blank">twitter</a> ~ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dedoni_books/" target="_blank">instagram</a> ~ <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20363507.Diana_Aleksandrova" target="_blank">goodreads</a></b></span></div><div class="paragraph"><span><br /></span></div><div class="paragraph"><span><br /></span></div><div class="paragraph"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8ZD-5e0zw5etkGaYS0f9JQAfzCwYcDqh4UY7__BkLW4TFUDAd31rXNLHxMNP4ycYQtoV8VrSzoYvcmfzE88qvwaQyDQi8yf8-H7UfdR9clxFOjfhJHali1dlFoHXBzcjvjpzCLJIBkeV0qZgOSmERrh8V8N1vnGGheHou1bDw6QqW1eE5-MeQ9A7bKQ=s500" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="359" data-original-width="500" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8ZD-5e0zw5etkGaYS0f9JQAfzCwYcDqh4UY7__BkLW4TFUDAd31rXNLHxMNP4ycYQtoV8VrSzoYvcmfzE88qvwaQyDQi8yf8-H7UfdR9clxFOjfhJHali1dlFoHXBzcjvjpzCLJIBkeV0qZgOSmERrh8V8N1vnGGheHou1bDw6QqW1eE5-MeQ9A7bKQ=w200-h144" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span><br /></span></div><div class="paragraph"><span><br /></span></div><div class="paragraph"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif;">With beautiful yet playful illustrations, this book is a delight to share with very young children.</span><br style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif;" /><span style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif;">It is simple enough for young readers to work out the flowing verse for themselves.</span><br style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif;" /><span style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif;">A dozen different mother and offspring pair are featured. At the end are a few additional facts for further interesting study.</span></span></div><div class="paragraph"><span><b> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tour Schedule:</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Nov 26 –</span> <a href="http://workingmommyjournal.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Working Mommy Journal</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Nov 26 -</span> <a href="http://www.deborah-adams.com/blog/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Deborah-Zenha Adams</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book spotlight / guest post / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Nov 26 -</span> <a href="https://themommaspot.home.blog/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">The Momma Spot</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Nov 29 –</span> <a href="http://instagram.com/twilight_reader" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">@twilight_reader</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Nov 29 -</span> <a href="http://thephantomparagrapher.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">The Phantom Paragrapher</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Nov 29 -</span> <a href="https://sefinahawkesbooks.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Sefina Hawke's Books</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book spotlight</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Nov 30 –</span> <a href="https://bound4escape.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Bound 4 Escape</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway</span><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 1 –</span> <a href="https://coverloverbookreview.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Cover Lover Book Review</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 1</span> <a href="https://splashesofjoy.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">- Splashes of Joy</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 2 –</span> <a href="https://shejustlovesbooks.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">She Just Loves Books</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 2 -</span> <a href="http://travelerswife4life.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">The Adventures of a Travelers Wife</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / guest post / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 3 –</span> <a href="http://icefairystreasurechest.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">icefairy's Treasure Chest</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 3 -</span> <a href="https://connie-oldersmarter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span>
<span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Older & Smarter?</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / author interview / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 6 –</span> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/booking.with.janelle/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">@booking.with.janelle</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / author interview</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 6 -</span> <a href="https://www.rockinbookreviews.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Rockin' Book Reviews</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / guest post / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 7 –</span> <a href="http://www.amybooksy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Locks, Hooks and Books</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 8 –</span> <a href="http://dogsmomvisits.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Laura's Interests</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / guest post / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 9 –</span> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingismypassion" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Reading is My Passion</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 10 –</span> <a href="https://www.amamascorneroftheworld.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">A Mama's Corner of the World</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 13 –</span> <a href="https://www.jazzybookreviews.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Jazzy Book Reviews</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 14 –</span> <a href="http://litflits.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Literary Flits</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book spotlight / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 14 -</span> <a href="https://leelslovesbooks.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Leels Loves Books</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 15 –</span> <a href="https://www.imintobooks.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; weight: 700;">I'm Into Books</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 16 –</span> <a href="https://www.superkambrook.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Kam's Place</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review<br />
Dec 16</span> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jayme_reads/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">- jayme_reads</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 17 –</span> <a href="https://jenabaxterbooks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Character Madness and Musing</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book spotlight / guest post / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 17 -</span> <a href="https://booksforbookz.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Books for Books</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review</span><br />
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<h2>Pickled Pink in Paris</h2>
<h3>by PJ Peterson</h3>
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<p>A major business deal is disrupted by murder.</p>
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<p>But a young physician has the key to the case...</p>
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<p>A dying man’s last word whispered in her ear: “...mushroom…”</p>
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<p>When medical internist Julia Fairchild receives an invitation to Paris from her long-distance beau, Josh, she packs a bag, grabs her sister Carly, and jets off for the City of Lights. But once they arrive, death and suspicion take the place of champagne and <i>escargot</i>. Josh’s business partner is dying in the hospital, and the <i>gendarmes</i> are convinced Josh is behind it.</p>
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<p>Naturally curious and driven to seek justice, Julia jumps at the chance to clear Josh’s name - but he doesn’t seem interested in proving his innocence. Is he hiding something? Will Julia uncover the true murderer and salvage what’s left of her Paris vacation, or is she next on the killer’s hit list?</p>
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<h3>Book Details:</h3>
<p><b>Genre:</b> Cozy Mystery<br>
<b>Published by:</b> Finngirl, LLC<br>
<b>Publication Date:</b> August 5th 2021<br>
<b>Number of Pages:</b> 246 <br>
<b>ISBN:</b> 1733567518 (ISBN-13: 978-1733567510)<br>
<b>Series:</b> Julia Fairchild Mysteries, Book 3<br>
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<p>Chapter One</p>
<p>Sunday</p>
<p>“Where could he be?” Julia asked Carly. “Josh said he’d meet us after we cleared Customs.” She again searched the crowd of hopeful faces in the waiting area of the Charles de Gaulle airport. Her heart dropped at not seeing him, then raced wildly in her chest as she had a moment of anxiety about making the decision to meet Josh in Paris at all. </p>
<p>She turned back to her sister. “Do you see him yet? Maybe I shouldn’t have come. Maybe he’ll be sorry he asked me to join him. Maybe he won’t be here after all. Maybe…”</p>
<p>Carly rolled her eyes as she listened to her older sister. “You sure have a lot of doubts for someone who has to make split-second decisions regularly in your real life. Haven’t you two been staying in touch regularly? Everything will be fine.”</p>
<p>Dr. Julia Fairchild, now in her late thirties, had built a busy internal medicine practice in southwest Washington State over the ten years since she finished her residency. It was a challenge to take more than a week off at a time, but she had persuaded her new partner to cover for her while she made this big trip. She had met Josh Larson, a fortyish Washington D.C. corporate attorney who specialized in mergers, a few years earlier at an international hospital conference in Monte Carlo. They had reconnected the previous fall, when he had shown up in Amsterdam while she and Carly were there on a tap-jazz dancing tour. She’d been thrilled when he had invited her to meet him in Paris the following spring, where he had scheduled business meetings. Josh had explained that he would be busy with his company’s clients much of the time for the first several days of her trip, so Julia had suggested inviting her sister to keep her company. Now doubts clouded Julia’s thoughts.</p>
<p>“What if you don’t have a good time after I’ve talked you into coming?” </p>
<p>“Julia, calm down,” said Carly. “I’m sure we’ll both have a grand time here. How could someone come to Paris and <i>not</i> enjoy themselves?” She patted Julia’s hand, which was resting on the fence separating the arriving passengers from the greeters. “Maybe we got through Customs faster than he could get through the airport traffic,” she added. “Didn’t he tell you the congestion here was horrendous?”</p>
<p>“Yes, but—hey, I see my name on a placard.” Julia pointed to a line of livery drivers holding up signs identifying their intended passengers. “Follow me.”</p>
<p>Julia and Carly dragged their luggage through the throng of travelers, saying “Pardon” several times as they moved slowly toward the uniformed man. He was of smallish build, with graying black hair, a cleft chin, and small dark eyes. He smiled as Julia and Carly approached him.</p>
<p>“Bonjour. I’m Julia Fairchild,” she said, pointing to her name on his sign, “and this is my sister, Carly Pedersen. I don’t see Josh. Isn’t he here?”</p>
<p>“Welcome to Paris, mesdemoiselles,” the chauffeur said with a slight bow. “My name is Vincent. Monsieur Larson is unable to be here. Please allow me to take you to your hotel and you will learn more.” He took charge of their luggage and led the way to a gleaming black limousine.</p>
<p>Carly whistled. “Pretty fancy, sis. I should travel with you more often.” Carly Pedersen, a homebody at heart with a golden mop of hair, hazel eyes, and an effervescent smile, didn’t usually get the opportunity to travel to Europe and had jumped at the chance. Her husband, Rob, was quickly mollified by her promise to learn to prepare some French dishes at Le Cordon Bleu.</p>
<p>Julia flashed her a happy grin, pleased that Carly had agreed to come on this trip. As a physician dedicated to continuing medical education, Julia had traveled over the years to international conferences, but had not made it to Paris until now.</p>
<p>The chauffeur poured a flute of champagne for each of the sisters once they were settled in the limo. They toasted each other and Paris, then enjoyed the crisp bubbly drink in comfort as they motored through the city. Though disappointed that Josh hadn’t met her at the airport with a bouquet of flowers and a kiss, Julia was too enthralled with the thrill of visiting Paris for the first time to dwell on it. </p>
<p>Carly sighed. “Pinch me, Julia. I’m not sure this is real yet.”</p>
<p>“I don’t recall the last time I was in a limousine,” said Julia. “It wasn’t the ‘in’ thing when I went to our high school prom.”</p>
<p>“As if there even were any limos in our little town.” </p>
<p>“That would be the other reason,” Julia agreed. She pointed. “Look straight ahead, Carly. I can see the Eiffel Tower from here. It’s so majestic. Let’s plan to go to the top.”</p>
<p>“I hope you mean by elevator.” Carly had never been the athletic type but served as a cheerleader for Julia’s efforts at running and tap dancing.</p>
<p>“Maybe we can walk partway up,” Julia said, “and take the elevator the rest of the way.”</p>
<p>The limousine stopped in front of an elegant older building, Hotel du Champs de Mars, which was nestled in the chic Gros-Caillou neighborhood of Paris. Julia had noticed a mix of embassies and other posh hotels and upscale restaurants lining the tranquil streets as Vincent drove through the area. She loved the welcoming “Old World” ambience of the entrance, where a debonair valet dressed in a gold-trimmed red and black uniform stood at the door, ready to help the new guests.</p>
<p>“Bonjour, mesdemoiselles. Welcome to Paris.” He bowed gallantly, longish brown curls framing his young face, then helped Julia and Carly alight from the limo.</p>
<p>“Bonjour and merci, monsieur,” Julia managed to say in her rusty high school French.</p>
<p>Julia and Carly grinned at each other and linked arms as they entered the foyer. Josh had told Julia he had arranged their stay at this hotel because of its location near the Eiffel Tower and other popular attractions. He had also told her that it was his favorite place to stay when he had business meetings in the city.</p>
<p>“Welcome to Hotel du Champs, Ms. Fairchild and Ms. Pedersen,” said the desk clerk. “Mr. Larson left you a message, which you will find in your room. I hope you enjoy your stay with us.” He motioned to the bellman, who had secured their bags on a cart, and who then led them to the elevators on his left, and on to their room on the fourth floor. </p>
<p>The bellman opened the door and stepped aside while Julia and Carly entered the suite. Julia stood still momentarily, gazing at the elegantly appointed room. A small settee and chair graced the main room. The bed looked inviting, with layers of pillows and a lush comforter. “I feel like a princess in here. This is my favorite shade of blue. Look at the detail, Carly.” She plopped onto the bed. “I’m in love with Paris already.” </p>
<p>Carly peered out the window, which opened onto the street below. “It’s not far to the closest bistro either.”</p>
<p>After tipping the young man, Julia eagerly tore open the envelope, which she saw was written on high-quality ecru paper.</p>
<p>“What’s up with Josh?” Carly asked impatiently.</p>
<p>“His note says he has to entertain some important clients for dinner tonight. He says to meet him in the lobby here at four o’clock for a glass of wine.” Julia checked her watch. “It’s two now. We can wander around a little before we meet Josh and unpack later. Is that okay with you?”</p>
<p>“Sounds good to me,” said Carly. “So does a warm cookie. I saw them downstairs in the lobby, but the bellman walked right on by before I could grab one.” </p>
<p>Julia smiled, knowing Carly’s fondness for sweets, especially fresh-baked cookies. “We can go down and get one on our way out the door.” She headed back out the door and waited in the lobby while Carly nabbed their treats.</p>
<p>“How many museums on the list this time, sis?” Carly asked as they started walking down the street, cookies in hand.</p>
<p>“Six, I think. We can do more if you like.”</p>
<p>“<i>Six</i>.” Carly groaned. “You know how much I loathe musty old museums. I saw my share of them on the last trip with you—as well as their storage vaults, art, and forgeries. I don’t want a repeat of <i>that</i> experience.”</p>
<p>Julia grimaced. Too true. Neither did Julia. In fact, Carly had been kidnapped because of Julia’s snooping around a murder in Amsterdam. Thankfully, with some help, Carly had been rescued. If anything, Julia owed her little sister a fabulous trip with no drama. “Agreed. Although you have to admit it was memorable.” Julia ducked as Carly pretended to hit her with her bag. “Anyway, there are only a couple of absolute must-see museums here. We can’t leave Paris without at least going to the Louvre and Notre Dame.”</p>
<p>“I can tolerate visiting two of them.”</p>
<p>“And maybe Versailles.” </p>
<p>“That’s three,” said Carly.</p>
<p>“One museum, one cathedral, and one palace,” Julia clarified as they negotiated crossing a busy street. “Think of them more as beautiful historical landmarks that happen to contain marvelous works of art.” </p>
<p>“Very clever, Julia. Where are we going now?”</p>
<p>“I want to get my bearings around this area.” Julia found their location on the map she’d accepted from the desk clerk. “The streets here are crazy, from what I saw in the guidebook. It reminds me of trying to find my way around St. Maarten.” Although Paris was a full-sized city compared to the small towns of the Caribbean island, both locations perplexed visitors with their seemingly haphazard layout. Julia tried to shake off the thought of that island vacation, another trip that went awry. Julia felt herself scowl. She’d taken that trip to meet up with Tony—and that certainly went sour. And here she was again, this time to meet up with Josh. Would Josh also prove to be not what—</p>
<p> “Where are the street signs? They would be helpful right about now.” Carly interrupted Julia’s thoughts as they stopped at the street’s end, and Carly looked right and left. </p>
<p>“Look on the corner of the building, about six or seven feet up.” Julia pointed out a plaque bearing the street name. “We probably shouldn’t wander too far away, since we’re meeting Josh at four.” She studied the map again, comparing it to her surroundings. “The Eiffel Tower is nearby,” she said, pointing toward the park surrounding the famous structure. “We can walk around the grounds for maybe half an hour, then turn around and get back to the hotel to change and freshen up.”</p>
<p>“Works for me. Lead the way.”</p>
<p>The stately buildings gave way to lush greenery as they approached the Parc du Champs al Mars, which surrounded the Eiffel Tower itself. All cares melted away for Julia as she absorbed the Parisian beauty. Trees and shrubs and lush green lawns covered the acres and acres of parkland. Julia had read that three hundred workers had built the tower from eighteen thousand pieces in two years, two months, and two days, finishing in time for the opening of the World’s Fair in Paris on May 15, 1889. </p>
<p>“Oh my. <i>C’est magnifique</i>,” Julia said, snapping a few photos with her Nikon.</p>
<p>“It’s worth the walk, I’d say. How many steps did you say it is to the top?” Carly asked. </p>
<p>“One thousand seven hundred ten. At the YMCA, there was a challenge to climb that many steps by doing one hundred eight round trips on the staircase.”</p>
<p>“Wouldn’t half of those be going downhill? That seems like cheating, kind of.”</p>
<p>“But how else would you get back to the bottom of the stairs?” asked Julia, craning her neck to peer at the top of the tower. “Frankly, I agree that the elevator is a perfectly good option when we decide to go up. The website suggested going to the top in the late afternoon, and then staying to watch as the nighttime city lights turn on. That would be gorgeous, I’m sure.” She sighed dreamily. “Then we could walk <i>down</i>.”</p>
<p>After a few more minutes of admiring the lush ground-level scenery, it was time to leave to meet Josh. “Okay, Girl Scout,” Carly teased. “Let’s see how you do with your directions back to the hotel.”</p>
<p>Julia turned the map upside down to help her retrace their steps. Then she raised her hand in the air, pointed her finger, and said “That way.” </p>
<p>They passed a few tourists and several people walking dogs—not a French poodle among them. Several kiosks plastered with notices and handbills were scattered along the way. Julia suddenly stopped and grabbed Carly’s arm.</p>
<p>“What is it? Why are you stopping?”</p>
<p>Tapping a handbill advertising tango lessons, Julia said, “Wouldn’t that be fun?”</p>
<p>“Tango lessons? Not on my bucket list,” Carly said, shaking her head.</p>
<p>“But we’re in Paris. What better opportunity to learn the tango than right here?” Julia hummed a sultry tune as she danced solo on the sidewalk.</p>
<p>“Uh, Julia. People are staring at you, if you don’t mind.”</p>
<p>Julia giggled. “Oops. I got carried away.”</p>
<p>Carly stood with her hands on her hips. “What would we do for partners if we went?”</p>
<p>“Josh, for me. Perhaps they have extra men who take these lessons.” She tore off one of the stubs with the phone number. “Wouldn’t hurt to call.”</p>
<p>Carly shook her head more vigorously. “Not me. I’d almost rather go to a museum. Let’s keep walking.”</p>
<p>Five minutes later they were in the hotel lobby, where they found Josh waiting. Julia felt her breath quicken at the sight of the dark-haired, blue-eyed man with his trim athletic build. He returned her smile with a huge grin of his own, then enveloped Julia in a big hug, winking at Carly, who pretended to be embarrassed by the public display of affection. She was mollified by her own welcoming hug in turn. The trio chatted and laughed as they sauntered to the private patio, where a young, buff waiter seated them and took drink orders.</p>
<p>“Julia, let me explain what’s happened since my last email to you,” Josh said as he took Julia’s hands in his own. “As you know, I was planning to stay at this same hotel so I would be close to you.”</p>
<p>“You did say this was your favorite place. Where are you staying instead?”</p>
<p>“The Marriott on the Champs-Élysées. Roger Westover, one of my business partners, had arranged for us to stay in a suite of rooms because several of our clients are from out of town.”</p>
<p>“I don’t get it,” said Julia. “Why do you have to stay together?”</p>
<p>“Here come our drinks. I’ll explain in a minute.”</p>
<p>Julia caught the waiter winking at Carly as he served the beverages. She smiled, recalling other moments when her adorable golden-haired younger sister had attracted a man’s eye. Their Finnish heritage provided them both with striking high cheekbones, although Julia was bestowed brunette locks and sparkly blue eyes, in contrast to her sister’s blonde curls and hazel eyes.</p>
<p>“First, a toast to two beautiful women who make Paris even more lovely.” Josh raised his glass, with the sisters following suit. “Salud.” </p>
<p>Julia tasted the delightful pinot grigio, which had been chilled to the perfect temperature, as Carly sipped her gimlet.</p>
<p>“Here’s the story, Julia.” Josh took a big breath. “Okay, normally we would meet our clients at local restaurants or in their own offices; but these men, except Pierre, came to Paris from other cities. It seemed easier to have our meetings in the hotel rather than trying to find a restaurant with a meeting room. Anyway, Roger told me a couple of clients had insisted that we stay at the hotel with them.”</p>
<p>“Does that mean I won’t be seeing you?” Julia asked.</p>
<p>“No, but it will be less of me for now,” Josh replied. “That’s why I’m glad you have Carly with you. I know you will find fun things to do. We’ll catch up after these guys leave town in a couple of days.”</p>
<p>Julia sighed and said, “I understand.”</p>
<p>“In the meantime,” said Josh, “I have instructed your concierge to take care of any tickets or excursions that you would like to do at my expense. And the limousine is at your disposal.”</p>
<p>“You don’t have to do all that,” said Julia, disappointed that he had made arrangements as though he had known he wouldn’t be joining them.</p>
<p>“Actually, my company can afford it, and they owe it to me, seeing as how they put us in this position in the first place.”</p>
<p>Julia kissed Josh on the cheek. “Thank you, but I’d rather see you.”</p>
<p>“You will in a couple of days. I promise.”</p>
<p>Julia smiled hesitantly. “I knew we would have to entertain ourselves for the first couple of days anyway, so we have a Cordon Bleu course scheduled for tomorrow, and we can work in some sightseeing while we’re waiting.”</p>
<p>Carly piped up. “Julia is hoping you will want to take tango lessons with her while you’re here.” </p>
<p>“She is, huh?” Josh said, raising an eyebrow. “Sounds interesting. That might be safer than your tap dance adventures last year.” </p>
<p>“I’m not planning to get involved in any murders this trip. Scout’s promise.” Julia raised her glass.</p>
<p>Carly snorted. “As if you could avoid them.”</p>
<p>“A cooking class at Cordon Bleu sounds safe enough to me,” Josh said as he finished his drink. “Just don’t poison anyone.”</p>
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<p>Excerpt from <i>Pickled Pink in Paris</i> by PJ Peterson. Copyright 2021 by PJ Peterson. Reproduced with permission from PJ Peterson. All rights reserved.</p>
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<p>PJ is a retired internist who enjoyed the diagnostic part of practicing medicine as well as creating long-lasting relationships with her patients. As a child she wanted to be a doctor so she could “help people.” She now volunteers at the local Free Medical Clinic to satisfy that need to help.</p>
<p>She loved to read from a young age and read all the Trixie Belden and Nancy Drew books she could find. It wasn’t until she was an adult that she wrote anything longer than short stories for English classes and term papers in others. Writing mysteries only makes sense given her early exposure to that genre. Sprinkling in a little medical mystique makes it all the more fun.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0090bc;"><em><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: xx-small;">About Murder in the Badlands</span></em></span></h2>
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<strong>Paranormal Cozy Mystery</strong>
<strong>3rd in Series</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Publisher : Independently Published (December 1, 2021)</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Print length : 216 pages</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>ISBN-13 : 979-8487548573</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Digital ASIN : B09B2PF7CP</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Rita Moreau's 3rd book in this hilarious series...</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">More antics as Mabel Gold and her friend — spirit — ghost - whatever you want to call Irma, gets Mabel into yet another mystery. Things can go bad quickly in the Badlands...</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Everything about Mabel’s golden years has been a surprise. The divorce, Irma the ghost haunting her vintage camper, dead guys whose murders Mabel must help Irma solve every stop of the way.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Mabel and her ghostly roommate Irma, along with friend Lili and her retired homicide detective husband Bob, have made it to the Badlands. From the get-go, they were smack dab in the middle of another murder.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Ralph, an old Marine buddy asks Bob, to investigate the death of his son Danny. His death has been ruled an accident. Ralph didn’t agree. He’s sure his son was pushed off top of Mount Rushmore. Right near the Hall of Records, or as it’s called in the movies and YouTube, the Secret Chamber. But why?</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Did Danny, a skilled rock climber and much sought-after guide, find long-lost gold?</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Were Danny’s last words–those of Crazy Horse–Hokahey–it’s a good day to die–leave a clue as to his demise?</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Will Irma run out of costumes from her ghostly cyberspace closet before they solve the murder?</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Will Irma’s new friend Poker Alice–the wild west’s famous gambler and brothel owner help Mabel and Irma figure out what happened to Danny?</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">And what about Cindy Lou and her side-kick Top Gun Colonel Clark–did they have a secret that Danny uncovered that fatal night outside the Secret Chamber?</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Can Mabel and Irma catch the killer before Mabel joins Irma crashing through the Pearly Gates?</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Murder in the Badlands is the high spirited third book in the hilarious Ghost & the Camper Kooky Mystery series. If you like golden girl sleuths, zany characters, and sardonic humor, then you’ll love this kooky mystery. </p></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote><p style="text-align: justify;">Hoping you like camping!</p>
</blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiv36_r1HF5DaV-WiO9fiEpHhVhRGu3pS4ozSos9izoNKvFQhqFGZX8CGIJMbQPTR3P6jElG_rdEGCy2FUIQrxBp7w_WxREDx5SvLLbG-4V8nryJAux1DAZcSFp8r6LLhIcaI-NKDy2EAE89ghudPBnjv8ekhNw603EY8wkhMM6U_JtjDSSaSbwlXKWyA=s512" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiv36_r1HF5DaV-WiO9fiEpHhVhRGu3pS4ozSos9izoNKvFQhqFGZX8CGIJMbQPTR3P6jElG_rdEGCy2FUIQrxBp7w_WxREDx5SvLLbG-4V8nryJAux1DAZcSFp8r6LLhIcaI-NKDy2EAE89ghudPBnjv8ekhNw603EY8wkhMM6U_JtjDSSaSbwlXKWyA=w200-h200" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif;">Solving mysteries and ghost hunting become a family affair in this third book of the wacky camping trip.</span></p><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif;">Mabel and her best friend Lili are still attempting to help a ghost solve murders to earn credit with St. Peter and move beyond purgatory. The ghost, Irma, is a blast from the past with a wardrobe to match.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif;">She decides that she also needs some ghostly pals to help solve murders, especially here around Mount Rushmore. This is sacred land but it hides many secrets.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif;">Tensions rise as the group arrives for the fourth of July Independence celebrations.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif;">They are happy to hear Mabel's son and his intended spouse are arriving but then MORE family shows up. Some of whom have ties to a different sort of Family.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif;">A wonderful cast of characters and interesting living and sleeping arrangements populate this hilarious series. There may be some other sort of paranormal activity developing.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif;">I don't want to give too much away, but even as they figure out pieces of the puzzle, overall things become more complicated and entangled.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif;">It has my attention captured and I can't wait to see in what new directions this "summer trip" takes us.</span></span><blockquote> </blockquote>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0090bc; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24pt;"><em>About Rita Moreau</em></span></h2>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Rita Moreau is the author of the Mary Catherine Mahoney Mystery series and the Ghost & Camper Kooky Mystery series.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A workaholic by nature, upon retirement, Rita Moreau began work on her bucket list, writing a book. Traveling the national parks with her husband George in a vintage Bluebird motor home, (on George’s list), Rita completed her first novel Bribing Saint Anthony. <br />Back home she completed Nuns! Psychics! & Gypsies! OH! NO, Feisty Nuns and The Russian & Aunt Sophia and The House on Xenia.<br /> Last year when we entered the Twilight Zone, Rita wrote the first two new novels in the Ghost & the Camper series. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Rita and her husband live in a postcard called Florida where he has fun telling everyone he is the author’s husband. <br />When not writing she joins PatZi Gil on the Joy on Paper radio program with Book Buzz Mysteries, or you can find her teaching SilverSneakers fitness classes and doing her best to keep busy. <br />She loves connecting with readers. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Visit her at www.RitaMoreau.com or find her on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/RitaMoreauAuthor">facebook.com/RitaMoreauAuthor</a>. <br />She would love to hear from you.</p>
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<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-88015" height="154" src="https://www.escapewithdollycas.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/great-escape-button160-1.jpg" width="160" /></div>Laura S Readinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09812735660993028271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438726091282249257.post-79106196815649100782021-12-06T00:00:00.069-06:002021-12-06T00:00:00.176-06:00Killer Words (Mystery Bookshop) by V.M. Burns<h4 style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-173550" height="300" src="https://www.escapewithdollycas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/KILLER-WORDS-BANNER-640.jpg" width="640" /> </h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #861fba;">Killer Words (Mystery Bookshop)</span></h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #861fba;">by V.M. Burns</span></h4><div><span style="color: #861fba;"><br /></span></div>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #861fba;"><em><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: x-small;">About Killer Words</span></em></span></h2><div><span style="color: #861fba;"><em><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></em></span></div>
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<strong><a class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-="" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="Killer Words (Mystery Bookshop)" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Y65TD1X/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=dollycsthoug-20&linkId=0ba8340be21855b9beb32f76ec072286&linkCode=ktl" id="0ba8340be21855b9beb32f76ec072286" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Killer Words (Mystery Bookshop)</a><img alt="" border="0" height="0" id="amznPsBmPixel_7782512" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=dollycsthoug-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=0ba8340be21855b9beb32f76ec072286&_cb=1636328649052" style="border: none; height: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 0px;" width="0" /></strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Cozy Mystery</strong>
<strong>7th in Series</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Setting - North Harbor, Michigan</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Publisher : Kensington Cozies (November 30, 2021)</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Paperback : 256 pages</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>ISBN-10 : 1496728971</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>ISBN-13 : 978-1496728975</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Digital ASIN : B08Y65TD1X</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57377768-killer-words"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10339" height="41" src="https://www.escapewithdollycas.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/goodreads-badge-add-plus-d700d4d3e3c0b346066731ac07b7fe47.png" width="130" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Bookstore owner and mystery writer Samantha Washington comes to the aid of the cop who once arrested her own grandmother . . .</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Sam and Nana Jo are back in sleepy North Harbor, Michigan, where Sam is eagerly awaiting the publication of her first book. In search of more immediate excitement, Nana Jo hits the casino with her fellow Shady Acres Retirement Village gal pals—but they get more than they bargained for when they witness Detective Bradley Pitt decking mayoral candidate John Cloverton.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">As Sam well knows, mystery novels are full of brilliant detectives, genius sleuths, and hero cops. Detective Bradley Pitt—aka “Stinky Pitt”—is another story. In the past, the dull-witted detective has mistakenly accused members of Sam’s family for crimes they didn’t commit. Now, it’s his turn: when Cloverton turns up dead, he’s arrested. With his predilection for polyester, Pitt has been wanted by the fashion police for years, but Nana Jo knows her former elementary school math student would never commit murder—it doesn’t add up. Somebody’s framed the flatfoot to take a fall, and Sam and Nana Jo must step in to restore the reputation and good name of Detective Pitt.</p></blockquote><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FMiHouqXMRk/VGTajCP8b6I/AAAAAAAADZs/Jnzyya8HbZglzWb_OKAqCaXogRZxigMfACPcBGAYYCw/s512/Book%2Breview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FMiHouqXMRk/VGTajCP8b6I/AAAAAAAADZs/Jnzyya8HbZglzWb_OKAqCaXogRZxigMfACPcBGAYYCw/w200-h200/Book%2Breview.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><blockquote> <span style="font-size: medium;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif;">One of many things I love about this series is that I feel we get two mysteries in one.</span></span></blockquote><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Sam Washington not only runs a bookstore focused on mysteries, and we learn alot about other authors and series as we visit, she is also a budding author herself. I enjoy the snippets we get about her work in progress as much as the crimes she helps solve in her regular life.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">This time the crime involves someone close to, but not admired by, Sam and her circle of Senior Sleuths. A murder is committed and a detective is the top suspect.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Why does it seem the rest of the officials are willing to accept this and not look harder for evidence to prove him innocent?</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Even though the detective has not been their friend or fan in past cases, the Senior Sleuths still want to see justice served, and all feel the cops have the wrong man.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">It is fun to hang out with Sam and friends between the casino, bookstore and various other gathering spots. We get to see Jenna in action in the courtroom.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">There is some movement on the romance front, but it does not take away from the mystery aspects of book. It looks like the future will be bright without too many negative changes.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Being a midwestern reader, I eagerly look forward to the next book.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #861fba;"><em><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24pt;">About V.M. Burns</span></em></span></h2>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>V.M. Burns</strong> was born and raised in the Midwestern United States. <br />She is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Dog Writers Association of America, Thriller Writers International, is on the national board for Sisters in Crime. <br />She currently resides in the warmer area of the U.S. with her two poodles. <br />Readers can visit her website at <a data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" href="http://www.vmburns.com/">http://www.vmburns.com</a></p>
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<b style="color: #515151;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b></div><div class="paragraph"><b style="color: #515151;"><span style="font-size: large;">Book Details:</span></b><br />
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<u style="color: #515151;">Book Title</u><span style="color: #515151;">: Alicia Connected: Tricked with Treats by Derek Fisher</span><br />
<u style="color: #515151;">Category</u><span style="color: #515151;">: Middle Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 86 pages</span><br />
<u style="color: #515151;">Genre</u><span style="color: #515151;">: </span><span style="color: #515151;">Middle School Fiction</span><br />
<u style="color: #515151;">Publisher</u><span style="color: #515151;">: </span><span style="color: #515151;">Securely Built</span><br />
<u style="color: #515151;">Release date:</u><span style="color: #515151;"> </span><span style="color: #515151;">July 2021</span><br />
<u style="color: #515151;">Content Rating</u><span style="color: #515151;">: G.
Suitable for everyone.</span></div><div class="paragraph"><span style="color: #515151;"> </span></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #515151;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">*** 2021 Family Choice Award ***</span></strong> </span>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Book Description:</span></b><br />
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Halloween is here, and it is Alicia’s favorite time of year. What's not to like about dressing up in a costume and getting free candy? But there is something even more exciting happening this year. For the first time, Alicia and her friends are throwing a virtual party in TullyTown!<br />
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Putting together a party in TullyTown isn't easy, and Alicia and her friends want to do the best they can to make sure it is enjoyed by plenty of avatars in TullyTown. For one of Alicia's friends, getting ready to throw a TullyTown party leads to looking for easy treats. But what if it's a trick?<br />
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Alicia has been using her tablet for a while and is getting more used to how to use the technology. However, there is always something new for her and her friends to learn.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Buy the Book:</span></b><br />
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Derek Fisher is an award-winning author who has spent decades in the computer engineering field, with the last 10 years in cybersecurity as a leader, speaker, and instructor. His passion has been to take complex security topics and make them
simple and easy to understand. He holds several security certifications and teaches cybersecurity at Temple University, where he is also an external advisory board member to the cybersecurity program. <b><i>Alicia Connected: Tricked With Treats</i></b> is the second book in the Alicia Connected series. The first book, <i><b>Alicia Connected: The Big Gift</b></i>, was a second-place recipient of the prestigious Purple Dragonfly Award in the STEM category.<br />
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<p></p>Laura S Readinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09812735660993028271noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438726091282249257.post-49848917853477213572021-12-04T00:00:00.052-06:002021-12-04T00:00:00.170-06:00A Murder Yule Regret (A Bread Shop Mystery) by Winnie Archer<h4 style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-173600" height="301" src="https://www.escapewithdollycas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/A-MURDER-YULE-REGRET-BANNER-640.jpg" width="640" /> </h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #024c00; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">A Murder Yule Regret (A Bread Shop Mystery)</span> </h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #024c00; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">by Winnie Archer</span></h4><div><span style="color: #024c00; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #024c00;"><em><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: x-small;">About A Murder Yule Regret</span></em></span></h2>
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<strong>Cozy Mystery</strong>
<strong>7th in Series</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Publisher : Kensington Cozies (November 30, 2021)</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Mass Market Paperback : 304 pages</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>ISBN-10 : 149673355X</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>ISBN-13 : 978-1496733559</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Digital ASIN : B08Y69YZKB</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">
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<blockquote>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Freelance photographer and Yeast of Eden bakery assistant Ivy Culpepper has just scored the job of a lifetime shooting the Dickensian dress-up X-mas party thrown by It Girl film actress Eliza Fox . . . until an unwanted guest appears.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A holiday costume party in the sleepy coastal town of Santa Sofia could be just the boost Ivy needs for her fledgling photography business. At the party, Ivy enters a Victorian fantasy come to life, all courtesy of the fabulous Ms. Fox. Ivy gets to play shutterbug while hanging with Scrooge, Marley, the Cratchits, and more classic Dickens characters. But what begins as the best of times turns out to be the very worst for one of the party guests—a tabloid journalist with more enemies than Ebenezer himself.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">When the man’s body is found sprawled across the jagged rocks below the house, the fingers begin pointing at Eliza. Meanwhile, Ivy gets roped into helping prove the starlet’s innocence. Her festive photos are now official evidence—and the Ghosts of Christmas Present could mean the party for Eliza is over, once and for all.ance photographer and Yeast of Eden bakery assistant Ivy Culpepper has just scored the job of a lifetime shooting the Dickensian dress-up X-mas party thrown
by It Girl film actress Eliza Fox . . . until an unwanted guest appears.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A holiday costume party in the sleepy coastal town of Santa Sofia could be just the boost Ivy needs for her fledgling photography business. At the party, Ivy enters a Victorian fantasy come to life, all courtesy of the fabulous Ms. Fox. Ivy gets to play shutterbug while hanging with Scrooge, Marley, the Cratchits, and more classic Dickens characters. But what begins as the best of times turns out to be the very worst for one of the party guests—a tabloid journalist with more enemies than Ebenezer himself.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">When the man’s body is found sprawled across the jagged rocks below the house, the fingers begin pointing at Eliza. Meanwhile, Ivy gets roped into helping prove the starlet’s innocence. Her festive photos are now official evidence—and the Ghosts of Christmas Present could mean the party for Eliza is over, once and for all.</p>
</blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FMiHouqXMRk/VGTajCP8b6I/AAAAAAAADZs/Jnzyya8HbZglzWb_OKAqCaXogRZxigMfACPcBGAYYCw/s512/Book%2Breview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FMiHouqXMRk/VGTajCP8b6I/AAAAAAAADZs/Jnzyya8HbZglzWb_OKAqCaXogRZxigMfACPcBGAYYCw/w200-h200/Book%2Breview.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="big450BoxBody" style="background-color: white; background-repeat: repeat-y; color: #181818; font-family: Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><div class="big450BoxContent" style="overflow: hidden; width: 430px;"><div class="reviewText mediumText description readable" itemprop="reviewBody" style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Let me advise you to not start this book on an empty stomach. It is Christmastime and holiday parties are being catered left and right. The food is amazing!<br />When celebrities decide to throw parties in town, the stakes are even higher.<br />Unfortunately, for some, the cost is the ultimate - <br />murder is committed right under everyone's noses.<br /><br />Ivy Culpepper helps with the baking but at catered parties she is hired to use her camera skills.<br />However, when celebrities are involved, the content of those photos must be regulated.<br />Until murder is committed. Then all the photos need to be reviewed. Fortunately Ivy is best friends with the top cop BUT often Ivy must deal with the investigating detective who is NOT her friend or her fan. Tensions run high and deceptions run deep.<br />Motives run rampant and evidence can point in more than one direction.<br /><br />I wasn't sure who to believe did the crime (or crimes) and how the motive would be determined.<br />Could there be more than one killer? A copycat or crime of opportunity?<br />Never a dull moment and always a new twist.<br /><br />The pace is quick, the mystery complicated and the characters well developed.<br />Excellent book in a wonderful series.</div><div id="review-like" style="float: right; margin-top: 8px; text-align: right;"></div><div id="review-follow" style="margin-top: 8px;"></div></div></div><p> </p><blockquote> </blockquote>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #024c00;"><em><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24pt;">About Winner Archer</span></em></span></h2>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Winnie Archer</strong> is the nationally bestselling author of the Bread Shop Mystery series, as well as the Magical Dressmaking Mystery series written as Melissa Bourbon. <br />A former middle school English teacher, lives in North Carolina with her educator husband, Carlos, and the youngest of their five children. She can be found online at <a href="https://melissabourbon.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">MelissaBourbon.com</a>.</p>
<strong>Author Links </strong><div>
<strong>Kensington:</strong> <a href="https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/9781496724410/dough-or-die/">https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/9781496724410/dough-or-die/</a> </div><div>
<strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://melissabourbon.com/"> https://melissabourbon.com/</a> </div><div>
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<strong></strong></div>Laura S Readinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09812735660993028271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438726091282249257.post-79785771183926633282021-12-03T00:00:00.018-06:002021-12-03T00:00:00.212-06:00A CHRISTMAS KINDNESS<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RzW3ArzMz_k/YX6Zo9yn7qI/AAAAAAABC-Q/VRHzjS7pddck3aIGlxtnsJbO1lMiNiXsACLcBGAsYHQ/s668/A%2BChristmas%2BKindness%2Bbanner.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="299" data-original-width="668" height="264" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RzW3ArzMz_k/YX6Zo9yn7qI/AAAAAAABC-Q/VRHzjS7pddck3aIGlxtnsJbO1lMiNiXsACLcBGAsYHQ/w591-h264/A%2BChristmas%2BKindness%2Bbanner.png" width="591" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><h1 style="background: white; color: #222222; line-height: 27pt; margin: 0px; position: relative; text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arvo;"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Trebuchet MS",sans-serif" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Eight-year-old Robert discovers the true spirit of
the season while visiting the mall Santa on Christmas Eve…<o:p></o:p></span></p></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8LEcByw7yp0/YX6dRJJ-DuI/AAAAAAABC-Y/EBPEgglO_5Qb-M-o2JW7UrV-KMiAqm1RQCLcBGAsYHQ/s466/A%2BChristmas%2BKindness%2Bxxx%2Bbl%2B2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="81" data-original-width="466" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8LEcByw7yp0/YX6dRJJ-DuI/AAAAAAABC-Y/EBPEgglO_5Qb-M-o2JW7UrV-KMiAqm1RQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/A%2BChristmas%2BKindness%2Bxxx%2Bbl%2B2.png" /></a></div><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arvo; font-size: 15.4px; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Oswald;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">By Cheryl C. Malandrinos</span></span></b></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arvo; font-size: 15.4px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AgcVX1MWtF0/YX6dd4VZHlI/AAAAAAABC-c/G3PsxIJtMV8cbz3MNM1Y9-uOZ9g-lPtYACLcBGAsYHQ/s650/A%2BChristmas%2BKindness.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="474" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AgcVX1MWtF0/YX6dd4VZHlI/AAAAAAABC-c/G3PsxIJtMV8cbz3MNM1Y9-uOZ9g-lPtYACLcBGAsYHQ/w466-h640/A%2BChristmas%2BKindness.png" width="466" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arvo; font-size: 15.4px;"></p><div style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Arvo; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">A CHRISTMAS KINDNESS, Children/First Chapter Reader<br />, <br />4RV Publishing, 52 pp.</span></b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Arvo; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Arvo; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arvo; font-size: 15.4px;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w0wL4UF6GHs/YXL3-dldHkI/AAAAAAABCx4/FwuMP4kXyp4WHTdHuaJ8FH3h50ErNS47wCLcBGAsYHQ/s261/The%2BBronze%2BScroll%2Bbook%2Bblurb.png" style="color: #15a3a3; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="84" data-original-width="261" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w0wL4UF6GHs/YXL3-dldHkI/AAAAAAABCx4/FwuMP4kXyp4WHTdHuaJ8FH3h50ErNS47wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/The%2BBronze%2BScroll%2Bbook%2Bblurb.png" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #222222;"><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">Eight-year-old Robert is eager to share his wish list with Santa at the mall on Christmas Eve. When he meets Glenn, who only has one request for Santa, Robert is confused about what he should do. Can he cast aside what he wants and ask Santa to bring his new friend a special gift?</span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"><br /></span></p><h2 style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); box-sizing: border-box; color: #2d3e50; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 20px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: x-large;">PRAISE</span></h2><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">It is not often that a simple children’s book can nearly bring me to tears, but this one succeeded. There is nothing better than reading a story at Christmastime that reminds you that there are still good people and good kids in the world. This is one heartwarming Christmas story that you and your kids can read and enjoy. It will remind you of the true meaning of Christmas, and I believe that the author’s purpose is accomplished.</span></em></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">– Ruth, Amazon Reviewer</span></strong></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">Robert can’t wait to see Santa. He’s got a pile of stuff he wants to ask for. Then he meets Glenn in line, and Robert himself gets to play Santa. I was touched by the main character’s transformation after he came in contact with someone in real need. The glow he walks away with can’t be bought, and he’ll never find it under the Christmas tree, but it’s the heart of the season that he’s found. Nicely illustrated, enjoyable story for readers of all ages. </span></em></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">– Jude, Amazon Reviewer</span></strong></p><div style="font-family: Arvo; font-size: 15.4px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></strong></div></div><ul style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; list-style: outside none none; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: large;">Pick up your copy of A Christmas Kindness at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Kindness-Cheryl-C-Malandrinos/dp/1950074110" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #ed6c0e; outline: none medium; text-decoration-line: none;">Amazon</a>.</span></em></li></ul><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Arvo; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"><br /></span></p><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arvo; font-size: 15.4px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-thBDFJ9Nydw/YXL4ZlfHNPI/AAAAAAABCyA/wcZsaJCK22krbtfV0Fm4Z91xS_ZM4VFZwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/The%2BBronze%2BScroll%2Bbook%2Bexcerpt.png" style="color: #15a3a3; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="81" data-original-width="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-
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He wants to get to the mall and put in his request for toys from Santa. As he waits in line he talks to other children.</span></p><p><span style="color: #222222;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #222222;">The message has sad moments but a happy ending.</span></p><p><span style="color: #222222;">It can lead to further discussion and the author has listed some questions at the end of the story.</span></p><p><span style="color: #222222;">She has also provided suggestions for related activities.</span></p><p><span style="color: #222222;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #222222;">An older elementary student could read this book on their own, but it would be a good family read.It would also be a very good story to read in a church school setting.</span></p><p><span style="color: #222222;">The beautiful illustrations have a soft, comforting feeling.</span></p><p style="color: #222222; font-size: 15.4px;"><br style="color: black; font-family: Tinos; font-size: medium; text-align: left;" /></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #222222; 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<p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Laura S Readinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09812735660993028271noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438726091282249257.post-20185483074332772092021-12-01T00:00:00.011-06:002021-12-01T00:00:00.181-06:00The Little Town of Summerville A Dog Named Chubby by Robert Douglass<div style="text-align: center;">
<h2>The Little Town of Summerville</h2>
<h4>A Dog Named Chubby</h4>
<h3>by Robert Douglass</h3>
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<h2>Synopsis:</h2>
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<p>Jack Wellington moves from the big city to make a new start. He jumps at the opportunity to become a detective in Summerville.</p>
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<p>A peculiar case is assigned to him as artwork has been stolen and a dog is missing. Fellow detective Charlie Finch, a man adorned with decades of service, uncovers clues with Jack. They become intrigued by the words and actions of a neighborhood boy and wonder how much he might know.</p>
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<p>Clues are followed but it’s the kids in the neighborhood who provide the most relevant clues. As the detectives get closer to them with their questions, the pressure of the kids struggle unfolds.</p>
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<p>Kids, dogs, thieves, and a detective who meets a gal named Sally in the little town of Summerville.</p>
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<h3>Book Details:</h3>
<p><b>Genre:</b> Mystery<br />
<b>Published by:</b> Amazon<br />
<b>Publication Date:</b> November 1, 2021<br />
<b>Number of Pages:</b> 200<br />
<b>ISBN:</b> 979-8677929410<br />
<b>Series:</b> The Little Town of Summerville, 1<br />
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<h3>Read an excerpt:</h3>
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<p>Jack poured a coffee and reached the back door with mug in hand. He stepped onto the screened-in porch as the twilight of morning brightened the yard. He enjoyed the peaceful surroundings of the porch. It was completely different from the small apartment he left behind a few months ago. He had worked in the Saint Louis police department for five years and jumped at the opportunity to work in Summerville.</p>
<p>He settled into an old wicker chair he’d found at a garage sale and grabbed the tablet lying next to it to get caught up on sports and local news. He was on his second mug when the phone hummed away on the table. He noticed the number was from the police station.</p>
<p>“Hello, this is Jack.”</p>
<p>“Hi Jack, this is Captain Ottoman. I need you to get over to 28 Little Creek Lane. Someone was in the house during the night and the homeowner is very upset.”</p>
<p>The captain sounded tired and cranky with no patience for conversation, so Jack didn’t bother explaining it was supposed to be his day off. </p>
<p>“Yes sir. I can get over there right away.”</p>
<p>“Thank you,” and the captain ended the call.</p>
<p>Jack got back inside, buzzed the electric shaver over his face, jumped into some clean clothes, and was out the door quickly. He thought about the history of the town as he drove to the location. </p>
<p>Summerville had been founded during the railroad days of long ago. It was a crossroads of railway tracks built by the Summers Rail & Cargo Company. John Summers became so impressed with the area he established the town and moved his family to the beautiful location with its wide valley and soft hills. Blueprints were drawn for the town which included shops, neighborhoods, and parks, which would enjoy the modern luxuries of the era, and of course, the ability to travel by railway.</p>
<p>Today Summerville still enjoyed the shops of the downtown area, its many parks, and the atmosphere of its small college. A group of businessmen and a strong town council maintained the town with its modest Midwest economy. At times, a getaway for some of the city dwellers to get refreshed by the small-town charm. It was a pretty town, safe and friendly, and Jack Wellington intended to keep it that way.</p>
<p>Jack pulled up to 28 Little Creek Lane as the sun cast its long early morning shadows. Each lawn had its own style, with a tree or two in the front yard and shrubs along the side that acted like a fence. There were sidewalks on the narrow residential street which had gas streetlamps that would shine day and night.</p>
<p>He got out of the car and checked his dark hair in the reflection of the car window. He was above average height with a lean and strong build for a mid-twenties guy, but his collar was crooked. He shook his head, rebuttoned his shirt, and hoped no one was watching as he tucked it back into his pants. A quick check to make sure he had pen and notepad in his back pocket, and he took the walkway across the yard to the front porch entrance. Up the stairs, across the porch, and a few taps on the door. The homeowner opened the door.</p>
<p>“Hello. I’m Jack Wellington from the Summerville police department. Captain Ottoman asked me to come over this morning.”</p>
<p>The homeowner tried to smile, but her eyes were swollen with a sunken tainted darkness around them. Her sterling gray hair looked a bit out of place with a sadness upon her face.</p>
<p>“So, you’re a policeman?”</p>
<p>“Yes, I’m a detective,” and Jack showed her his credentials.</p>
<p>She gave a soft grasp of Jack’s hand, “I’m Elizabeth Ashley,” and she invited him into her home. They walked down the entrance hallway and dropped into the living room. Two couches and a couple of chairs formed a horseshoe with a coffee table in the center. The couches faced each other, and the chairs sat on the end with a straight view to a fireplace. She sat on the couch and Jack took a chair.</p>
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<p>Excerpt from <i>The Little Town of Summerville - A Dog Named Chubby</i> by Robert Douglass. Copyright 2021 by Robert Douglass. Reproduced with permission from Robert Douglass. All rights reserved.</p>
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<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FMiHouqXMRk/VGTajCP8b6I/AAAAAAAADZs/Jnzyya8HbZglzWb_OKAqCaXogRZxigMfACPcBGAYYCw/s512/Book%2Breview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FMiHouqXMRk/VGTajCP8b6I/AAAAAAAADZs/Jnzyya8HbZglzWb_OKAqCaXogRZxigMfACPcBGAYYCw/w200-h200/Book%2Breview.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">I am torn about my feelings towards this book.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">I am sure it has to do with Chubby, and I will warn very sensitive young people not to read this book without an adult to talk to.<br /></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">The book is geared towards an upper elementary through high school audience.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">The language is appropriate and the concepts are easily enough followed.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Many of the central characters are children.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">The main detective is likable but comes off as idealistic, perhaps naive. I did like how that was handled at the end.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">When he wants to be thorough and compassionate, he is told other goals and means are valued higher.<br /></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">This gave me much to think about as I was trying to figure out the mystery.<br /> I enjoyed the clues sprinkled throughout the book.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">The subject of prejudice also comes across. Not gender or racially biased, but it is tactfully handled.</span><p></p><p><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">The book has many excellent qualities, which is why giving it a star rating is difficult for me.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">I decided on 3.5 stars.</span></p>
<h2>Author Bio:</h2>
<div style="float: right; margin-left: 15px; width: 230px;"><img align="left" alt="Robert Douglass" border="0" height="218" src="http://www.partnersincrimetours.net/pict/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-little-town-of-summerville-by-robert-douglass-author.jpg" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 15px; margin-top: 5px; margin: 5px 15px 5px 0px;" width="200" /></div>
<p>Robert has an AAS in Microsoft Networking Technology from Glendale Community College and is a Microsoft Certified Professional.</p>
<p>He likes reading, writing, and exploring natural wonders. His favorite pastime is telling tall stories around the campfire.</p>
<h3>Catch Up With Robert Douglass:<br />
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<a href="https://bit.ly/3iWfJzn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter - @RTDouglassLit</a><br />
<a href="https://bit.ly/3DvLozy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook - @RTDouglassAuthor </a></h3>
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Laura S Readinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09812735660993028271noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438726091282249257.post-53892038856523327962021-11-30T00:00:00.023-06:002021-11-30T00:00:00.169-06:00KEEPING CHRISTMAS MAGIC by Anna and Gunnar Counselman<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqSE3MD6AoDeC7cea80qIQFLIgot5LemxhcU9cDJAEt9SDJbeP4iW5uVcbYDaNuE419Paflxx14IfwFdpbDFgjYDVD_wU9ML8afHwB5SRx4bnwUfvaWZEYwr4oJ_InuG3biyk4_Q3QAkEVs82jckLhmDpWMdqeujMcYKXyxOKx7JTsWt9t9Tb2DzSdFQ=s2500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1157" data-original-width="2500" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqSE3MD6AoDeC7cea80qIQFLIgot5LemxhcU9cDJAEt9SDJbeP4iW5uVcbYDaNuE419Paflxx14IfwFdpbDFgjYDVD_wU9ML8afHwB5SRx4bnwUfvaWZEYwr4oJ_InuG3biyk4_Q3QAkEVs82jckLhmDpWMdqeujMcYKXyxOKx7JTsWt9t9Tb2DzSdFQ=w640-h296" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhiFRWYyagqoNHeO6fIL9YxuNKHuz0EwVmRZMSWMR0Z_3T0j_3Zfy0IJGb8ePIeOZJlAybHmE_J0upYyDrxSSKSBt_T051ZDqkc5ppoZ12FqKsAOckpULEWE6mvjgxPfmS38HftiIzuD7gk9K1Z0krVxAt2AMCHLyFyU1fmy1dQwFTKPLGNzyblyF3qA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1674" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhiFRWYyagqoNHeO6fIL9YxuNKHuz0EwVmRZMSWMR0Z_3T0j_3Zfy0IJGb8ePIeOZJlAybHmE_J0upYyDrxSSKSBt_T051ZDqkc5ppoZ12FqKsAOckpULEWE6mvjgxPfmS38HftiIzuD7gk9K1Z0krVxAt2AMCHLyFyU1fmy1dQwFTKPLGNzyblyF3qA=w524-h640" width="524" /></a></div><p></p><div class="paragraph">
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<b style="color: #515151;"><span style="font-size: large;">Book Details:</span></b><br />
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<u style="color: #515151;">Book Title</u><span style="color: #515151;">: </span><span style="color: black;">Keeping Christmas Magic by Anna and Gunnar Counselman</span><br />
<u style="color: #515151;">Category</u><span style="color: #515151;">: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 38 pages</span><br />
<u style="color: #515151;">Genre</u><span style="color: #515151;">: Children's Book</span><br />
<u style="color: #515151;">Publisher</u><span style="color: #515151;">: Mascot</span><br />
<span style="color: #515151;"><u>Release Date</u>: August 2021</span><br />
<u style="color: #515151;">Content Rating</u><span style="color: #515151;">: PG - </span><span style="color: black;">It is a book about how to keep Christmas alive when your kids find out the truth about Santa.</span></div><div class="paragraph"><span style="color: black;"> </span>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Book Description:</span></b><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Shhhh, don’t tell! Keeping Christmas Magic reveals the true story of Santa Claus, asking you to become a Christmas Magic-Keeper.</span></div><div class="paragraph"><span style="color: black;"> </span></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><div class="paragraph" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Buy the Book:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: #515151;"> <a href="https://mascotbooks.com/mascot-marketplace/buy-books/childrens/picture-books/keeping-christmas-magic/" target="_blank">Mascot</a> </b><br />
<b> <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/keeping-christmas-magic-anna-counselman/1138490919;jsessionid=652366CF00A156092038133558D71361.prodny_store02-atgap16?ean=9781645437062" target="_blank">Barnes and Noble</a> ~ <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/164543706X/ref=x_gr_w_bb_sin?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb_sin-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=164543706X&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2" target="_blank">Amazon</a><br />
add to <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56362218-keeping-christmas-magic" target="_blank">goodreads </a></b></span></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-1" id="E55" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E55" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="qowt-font1-Calibri" id="E56" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E56" style="color: #201f1e; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span><b>Christmas Magic Keepers</b></span></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-1" id="E55" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E55" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="qowt-font1-Calibri" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E56" style="color: #201f1e; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-1" id="E57" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E57" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: medium; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="qowt-font1-Calibri" id="E58" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E58" style="color: #201f1e; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In our book, </span><span class="qowt-font1-Calibri" id="E59" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E59" style="color: #201f1e; display: inline; font-style: italic; white-space: pre-wrap;">Keeping Christmas Magic</span><span class="qowt-font1-Calibri" id="E60" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E60" style="color: #201f1e; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, it asks children to sign a sort of contract, promising to keep the secret and thus join the ranks of Christmas Magic Keepers. </span></b></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-1" id="E61" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E61" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: medium; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="qowt-font2-TimesNewRoman" face=""Times New Roman", Tinos, "Baskerville Old Face", "Bell MT", serif !important" id="E62" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E62" style="display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-1" id="E63" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E63" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: medium; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="qowt-font1-Calibri" id="E64" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E64" style="color: #201f1e; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The first half of the book articulates all the </span><span class="qowt-font1-Calibri" id="E66" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E66" style="color: #201f1e; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ways</span><span class="qowt-font1-Calibri" id="E68" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E68" style="color: #201f1e; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> that a kid could have gotten the word about Kris Kringle. It acknowledges the sadness that might accompany the newfound realization but then promises a hopeful and uplifting truth that is just as magical as flying reindeer and a jolly old man defying the laws of physics by squeezing through chimneys and travelling at light speed in a sleigh while consuming hundreds of millions of cookie bites in one night.</span></b></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-1" id="E69" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E69" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: medium; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="qowt-font2-TimesNewRoman" face=""Times New Roman", Tinos, "Baskerville Old Face", "Bell MT", serif !important" id="E70" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E70" style="display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-1" id="E71" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E71" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: medium; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="qowt-font1-Calibri" id="E72" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E72" style="color: #201f1e; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>But the only way to learn that truth is to promise to “never tell anyone who doesn’t already know”.</b></span></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-1" id="E73" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E73" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: medium; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="qowt-font2-TimesNewRoman" face=""Times New Roman", Tinos, "Baskerville Old Face", "Bell MT", serif !important" id="E74" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E74" style="display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-1" id="E75" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E75" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: medium; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="qowt-font1-Calibri" id="E76" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E76" style="color: #201f1e; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We imagine kids, feeling sad to be having this conversation, suddenly intrigued, feeling like they’re going through a coming</span><span class="qowt-font1-Calibri" id="E77" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E77" style="color: #201f1e; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-</span><span class="qowt-font1-Calibri" id="E78" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E78" style="color: #201f1e; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">of</span><span class="qowt-font1-Calibri" id="E79" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E79" style="color: #201f1e; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-</span><span class="qowt-font1-Calibri" id="E80" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E80" style="color: #201f1e; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">age ritual as they sign on the line right next to their parents</span><span class="qowt-font1-Calibri" id="E81" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E81" style="color: #201f1e; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">’</span><span class="qowt-font1-Calibri" id="E82" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E82" style="color: #201f1e; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and grandparents</span><span class="qowt-font1-Calibri" id="E83" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E83" style="color: #201f1e; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">’</span><span class="qowt-font1-Calibri" id="E84" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E84" style="color: #201f1e; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> signatures. </span></b></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-1" id="E85" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E85" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: medium; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="qowt-font2-TimesNewRoman" face=""Times New Roman", Tinos, "Baskerville Old Face", "Bell MT", serif !important" id="E86" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E86" style="display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-1" id="E87" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E87" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: medium; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="qowt-font1-Calibri" id="E88" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E88" style="color: #201f1e; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Once the kids have joined the secret society of Christmas Magic Keepers by signing their promise, the book goes on to tell of the man who first started bringing toys to kids at Christmas. But of how, after years of bringing joy to his neighbors, he became, like all of us will do, too old and too feeble to continue his life’s work. But the tradition he started didn’t die because parents and older brothers and sisters promised to continue his work. The book then explains a Christmas magic that the children can keep going.</b></span></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-1" id="E89" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E89" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: medium; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="qowt-font2-TimesNewRoman" face=""Times New Roman", Tinos, "Baskerville Old Face", "Bell MT", serif !important" id="E90" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E90" style="display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-1" id="E91" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E91" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: medium; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 58.5pt 0px 45pt; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="qowt-font3-Lato" face="Lato !important" id="E92" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E92" style="display: inline; font-style: italic; white-space: pre-wrap;">You see, the magic of Christmas is one simple and powerful thing—love. That’s the magic. For the real Santa Claus so loved to see kids happy that he spent his life bringing them joy. And </span><span class="qowt-font3-Lato" face="Lato !important" id="E94" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E94" style="display: inline; font-style: italic; white-space: pre-wrap;">as long as</span><span class="qowt-font3-Lato" face="Lato !important" id="E96" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E96" style="display: inline; font-style: italic; white-space: pre-wrap;"> that spirit of loving to see others happy survives, Santa can live forever through us. And it’s that part of Santa that parents tap into when they</span><span class="qowt-font3-Lato" face="Lato !important" id="E97" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E97" style="display: inline; font-style: italic; white-space: pre-wrap;"> sign his name, drink his milk, take just one small bite of his cookies by the fireplace, and dutifully move the elf from shelf to shelf each night.</span></b></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-1" id="E98" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E98" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: medium; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="qowt-font2-TimesNewRoman" face=""Times New Roman", Tinos, "Baskerville Old Face", "Bell MT", serif !important" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-teid="T8" style="display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-1" id="E99" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E99" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: medium; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 58.5pt 0px 45pt; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="qowt-font3-Lato" face="Lato !important" id="E100" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E100" style="display: inline; font-style: italic; white-space: pre-wrap;">Every Christmas Eve, billions of children around the world go to bed dreaming that they’re on the nice list. And as they fall asleep, they can feel the magic. For </span><span class="qowt-font3-Lato" face="Lato !important" id="E101" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E101" style="display: inline; font-style: italic; white-space: pre-wrap;">that one moment, </span><span class="qowt-font3-Lato" face="Lato !important" id="E102" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E102" style="display: inline; font-style: italic; white-space: pre-wrap;">the whole world is blanketed by Santa’s love. </span></b></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-1" id="E103" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E103" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: medium; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="qowt-font2-TimesNewRoman" face=""Times New Roman", Tinos, "Baskerville Old Face", "Bell MT", serif !important" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-teid="T9" style="display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-1" id="E104" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E104" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: medium; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 58.5pt 0px 45pt; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="qowt-font3-Lato" face="Lato !important" id="E105" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E105" style="display: inline; font-style: italic; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Because for a thousand years, generation after generation have been Keeping Christmas Magic. </b></span></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-1" id="E106" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E106" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="qowt-font2-TimesNewRoman" face=""Times New Roman", Tinos, "Baskerville Old Face", "Bell MT", serif !important" id="E107" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E107" style="display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></span></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span>
</div><span style="color: black;"> </span></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1rbipSAjbZoEnbfGwOv5MygWa0eZx_tGbORostXTqz1vpH5yIW05Pw-gMXThr5Ja-7btJlkcB0K16Vl6_BCr4GFpRTV_cRWZyXFcUuXEp3qUJ1JIe-fDPlmCv04G7Do3MGzWFXq6HZAAmyl5aqBd7Zz83KD9a--7VOJXnpFnGlRwalqS98E1MpJMRMg=s480" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="360" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1rbipSAjbZoEnbfGwOv5MygWa0eZx_tGbORostXTqz1vpH5yIW05Pw-gMXThr5Ja-7btJlkcB0K16Vl6_BCr4GFpRTV_cRWZyXFcUuXEp3qUJ1JIe-fDPlmCv04G7Do3MGzWFXq6HZAAmyl5aqBd7Zz83KD9a--7VOJXnpFnGlRwalqS98E1MpJMRMg=s320" width="240" /></a></div></span></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><div class="paragraph">
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Meet the Authors:</span></b><br />
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Anna and Gunnar are the husband-and-wife team behind Keeping Christmas Magic. Anna immigrated from Russia at age 12 and began her American journey in Swampscott, MA, attending Boston University before moving out to California to pursue her entrepreneurial career which has culminated in her co-founding Upstart, an AI lending platform. </span></div><div class="paragraph"><span style="color: black;"> </span></div><div class="paragraph"><span style="color: black;">A third-
generation Marine, Gunnar grew up pretty much everywhere there's a Marine base before going to Cornell for undergrad, deploying as a Human Intelligence Officer to Iraq, the Horn of Africa and Bosnia before attending Harvard for business school. Gunnar's entrepreneurial career has focused in education software and services where he's founded and invested in a
handful of companies including his most recent company, Array. </span></div><div class="paragraph"><span style="color: black;"> </span></div><div class="paragraph"><span style="color: black;">When their then-six-year-old son Tristan started asking hard questions about Santa, they didn't have good answer. Wanting to keep Christmas as magical as possible for as long as possible they looked for a children's book to help and when they couldn't find one, they wrote it.
Originally, the poem was just for Tristan and his baby sister Sasha, but some close friends convinced them to submit it for publishing and the more they worked on the story, the more they felt like it needed to be told. They hope that the book does for parents around the world, what's it's done for them, help make an otherwise difficult conversation a
beautiful experience instead.</span></div><div class="paragraph"><span style="color: black;"> </span>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>connect with the authors</b>:<b> <a href="http://keepingchristmasmagic.com" target="_blank">website</a> ~ <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56362218-keeping-christmas-magic" target="_blank">goodreads</a></b></span></div><div class="paragraph"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="paragraph"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FMiHouqXMRk/VGTajCP8b6I/AAAAAAAADZs/Jnzyya8HbZglzWb_OKAqCaXogRZxigMfACPcBGAYYCw/s512/Book%2Breview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FMiHouqXMRk/VGTajCP8b6I/AAAAAAAADZs/Jnzyya8HbZglzWb_OKAqCaXogRZxigMfACPcBGAYYCw/w200-h200/Book%2Breview.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="paragraph"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="paragraph"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="reviewText mediumText description readable" itemprop="reviewBody" style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; line-height: 21px;">There comes a time when everyone starts to question whether Santa is real.<br />As parents, if we are lucky, that day is delayed but eventually it will come.<br />This book was written for a first child, hoping to answer some of the questions while keeping the magic of believing alive for all children.<br />The subject is handled gently, tactfully and without harsh detail.<br />For example, set Santa aside and think about the elves!<br />A definite answer is not given, but the background for Christmas traditions is explored.<br />At the end of the book, an assignment is given to make the questioning child take on a new role.<br /><br />The book is beautifully illustrated to make sharing the story a delightful experience for both parent or guardian and child.</div><div><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /></div></span></div><div class="paragraph"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p0oD5FrSwhE/WJ4uXO4YcGI/AAAAAAAALJY/4NyBCrgegyElblyd4IsQpYhcefQn7hrXgCPcBGAYYCw/s500/excerpt-reading-for-children.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="359" data-original-width="500" height="144" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p0oD5FrSwhE/WJ4uXO4YcGI/AAAAAAAALJY/4NyBCrgegyElblyd4IsQpYhcefQn7hrXgCPcBGAYYCw/w200-h144/excerpt-reading-for-children.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /></b></span>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: x-small;">About </span></em> <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MFXXRDV&source=gmail&ust=1638197420652000&usg=AOvVaw3aX7cX-8GZTF_lfbC6fqhv" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MFXXRDV" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;" target="_blank">Danger at Dunhaven Castle: A Cate Kensie Mystery</a></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter wp-image-173179" height="501" src="https://www.escapewithdollycas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Cate-Kensie-4-Danger-at-Dunhaven-Castle-eBook-Cover-642x1024.jpg" width="314" /> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;"> </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MFXXRDV&source=gmail&ust=1638197420652000&usg=AOvVaw3aX7cX-8GZTF_lfbC6fqhv" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MFXXRDV" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Danger at Dunhaven Castle: A Cate Kensie Mystery</span></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Cozy Mystery</strong>
<strong>4th in Series</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Publisher: A Novel Idea Publishing, LLC</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Number of Pages: ~400</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Digital ASIN : B09GYKD84F</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">
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<p style="text-align: center;">Frightening nightmares.
Aberrations in time.
Who is haunting Cate’s nightmares?</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Months after solving two mysteries involving her ancestors, time-traveling, castle-dwelling Countess, Lady Catherine Kensie, still suffers from haunting nightmares. Chased by a mysterious man, Cate ponders who could be haunting her dreams and disturbing her sleep. She’s also smack dab in the middle of a brand-new research project, having found journals belonging to the Scottish castle’s original owner.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">As Cate digs into the castle’s history, not only do her nightmares become more frequent and more frightening, but Cate also begins to experience strange phenomena with the time portals enclosed in the castle walls. Controlled by the mysterious heirloom timepiece she received as part of her inheritance, Cate is shocked when she begins to slip in and out of other time periods despite not activating the mechanism that controls them!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Can Cate learn the secret to control the time portals and discover who haunts her dreams before she finds herself lost in time?</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24pt;"><br /></span></em></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: small;">About Nellie H. Steele </span></em></h2>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">An Indies Today finalist for Best Book of the Year 2020 with <em>Cleopatra’s Tomb</em>, <strong>Nellie H. Steele</strong> made the leap from science to art with her first book, <em>The Secret of Dunhaven Castle</em>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">An animal enthusiast, Nellie often features a version of one of her fourteen rescue animals in her stories, though the fictional pets are usually better behaved than her own fur-babies! A literary split personality, Nellie’s work ranges from cozy mystery to supernatural suspense to riveting adventure.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">She lives in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. When she isn’t writing or engaging in animal care, she enjoys teaching Statistics and Data Science at a local university.</p>
Check out all Nellie offers at <a href="http://www.anovelideapublishing.com/novels">www.anovelideapublishing.com/novels</a> or at her blog, Nellie’s Book Nook, <br />available at <a href="http://www.nelliesbooknook.com">www.nelliesbooknook.com</a>! <div>
<strong>Author Links</strong> </div><div>
<strong>Publisher Website: </strong> <a href="http://www.anovelideapublishing.com">www.anovelideapublishing.com</a> </div><div>
<strong>Blog:</strong> <a href="http://www.nelliesbooknook.com">www.nelliesbooknook.com</a> </div><div>
<strong>Facebook:</strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nelliehsteele">www.facebook.com/nelliehsteele</a> </div><div>
<strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/nelliehsteele">www.instagram.com/nelliehsteele</a> </div><div>
<strong>Twitter:</strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/nelliehsteele1">https://twitter.com/nelliehsteele1</a> </div><div>
<strong>Tiktok:</strong> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@nelliehsteeleauthor">https://www.tiktok.com/@nelliehsteeleauthor</a> </div><div>
<strong>Goodreads:</strong> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19769743.Nellie_H_Steele">https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19769743.Nellie_H_Steele</a> </div><div>
<strong>Bookbub:</strong> <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/profile/nellie-h-steele">https://www.bookbub.com/profile/nellie-h-steele</a> </div><div>
<strong>Amazon:</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nellie-H.-Steele/e/B07Z9PD3YN">https://www.amazon.com/Nellie-H.-Steele/e/B07Z9PD3YN</a> </div><div><br /></div><div>
<strong>Purchase Link:</strong>
<a href="https://amzn.to/3pJJ18w" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Amazon</a> (ebook preorder is currently live. Book will be offered in eBook, paperback, hardcover, and audio). </div><div><br /></div><div>
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</div>Laura S Readinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09812735660993028271noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438726091282249257.post-89859396552315827802021-11-25T08:00:00.006-06:002021-11-25T08:00:00.161-06:00Sisters Behaving Badly<p><br /></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E49" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E49" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt;"><span is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E50" style="display: inline; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oc0WzUxanVE/YZFh7QQXsiI/AAAAAAAAUYo/wYa5mmSKjww82ru72Ht3_j0BbDK-bXbwQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/SISTERS%2BBEHAVING%2BBADLY_high.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1335" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oc0WzUxanVE/YZFh7QQXsiI/AAAAAAAAUYo/wYa5mmSKjww82ru72Ht3_j0BbDK-bXbwQCLcBGAsYHQ/w418-h640/SISTERS%2BBEHAVING%2BBADLY_high.jpeg" width="418" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E50" style="display: inline; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-1" id="E51" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E51" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt;"><span id="E52" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E52" style="color: #0f1111; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sisters Kitty and Jenny haven’t spoken since a very disappointing Carvery lunch. Kitty, sixty-two, thinks Jenny is turning grey. Jenny, sixty-six, thinks Kitty needs to grow up!</span><span id="E54" is="qowt-line-break" qowt-eid="E54" style="color: #0f1111;"><br /></span><span id="E56" is="qowt-line-break" qowt-eid="E56" style="color: #0f1111;"><br /></span><span id="E57" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E57" style="color: #0f1111; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So when both sisters inherit a farmhouse in rural France, it gives them the perfect chance to heal the rift between them. Except the farmhouse is a wreck, the garden is terrorized by a flock of chickens, not to mention a donkey with a serious flatulence problem!</span><span id="E59" is="qowt-line-break" qowt-eid="E59" style="color: #0f1111;"><br /></span><span id="E61" is="qowt-line-break" qowt-eid="E61" style="color: #0f1111;"><br /></span><span id="E62" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E62" style="color: #0f1111; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kitty is determined to enjoy herself, especially when she meets gorgeous French builder, Leo. Ooh la – la!
And Jenny finds the fully stocked wine cellar helps enormously with missing horrible husband Paul – hic!</span><span id="E64" is="qowt-line-break" qowt-eid="E64" style="color: #0f1111;"><br /></span><span id="E66" is="qowt-line-break" qowt-eid="E66" style="color: #0f1111;"><br /></span><span id="E67" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E67" style="color: #0f1111; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And as the two sisters begin to repair their fragile friendship, they discover that being bad is actually very good for the soul.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-1" id="E51" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E51" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt;"><span is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E67" style="color: #0f1111; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E68" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E68" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt;"><span id="E69" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E69" style="color: #0f1111; display: inline; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;">Purchase Link - </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://amzn.to/3yJp4Q5" id="E70" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E70" target="_blank"><span id="E71" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E71" style="color: #1155cc; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://amzn.to/3yJp4Q5</span></a><span id="E73" is="qowt-line-break" qowt-eid="E73" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E68" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E68" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt;"><span is="qowt-line-break" qowt-eid="E73" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E68" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E68" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--XWTJ_yIu_k/YZFhi85WVZI/AAAAAAAAUYg/fUqAf_E8v_MuYfy4FFKl8PNCmfD1iy12QCLcBGAsYHQ/s240/sA17HJ0-_400x400.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="240" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--XWTJ_yIu_k/YZFhi85WVZI/AAAAAAAAUYg/fUqAf_E8v_MuYfy4FFKl8PNCmfD1iy12QCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/sA17HJ0-_400x400.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span is="qowt-line-break" qowt-eid="E73" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-3" id="E74" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E74" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt;"><span id="E75" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E75" style="display: inline; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;">Author Bio </span><span id="E77" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E77" style="display: inline; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;">– </span><span id="E78" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E78" style="display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span id="E79" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E79" style="color: #24211e; display: inline; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;">Maddie</span><span id="E81" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E81" style="color: #24211e; display: inline; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Please</span><span id="E82" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E82" style="color: #24211e; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is the author of four bestselling romantic comedies, having had a career as a dentist and now lives in rural Devon where she enjoys box sets, red wine and Christmas. 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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Book Details:</span></b><br />
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<u>Book Title</u>: MIA AND THE HUMMINGBIRD by Nancy Carlisle<br />
<u>Category</u>: Children's Fiction (Ages 4-9), 34 pages<br />
<u>Genre</u>: Juvenile fiction/social themes or animals/birds<br />
<u>Publisher</u>: Sage Green Press<br />
<u>Release date:</u> March, 2021<br />
<u>Tour dates</u>: November 17 to November 30, 2021<br />
<u>Content Rating</u>: G. There is nothing that even comes close to PG.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Book Description:</b></span><br />
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<span><i>“An inspirational story! The juxtaposition of the hummingbird's struggle with Mia's struggles is unique and I feel that kids will be able to relate to it." <b>- Reader in a 5-Star Review</b></i></span><br />
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Mia and the Hummingbird is the story of a young girl who immigrates to a new country and learns to accept a new life.She sees the hummingbird building her nest for her babies and thinks that she and the bird are similar as they learn to adapt to their new homes. Mia and the Hummingbird includes information about environmental and social reasons for immigration, the struggle to adapt to a new home and information about hummingbirds.<br />
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Included is a glossary about these issues, a bibliography, and references.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #515151; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16px;"></span><b style="color: #515151;"><span style="font-size: large;">Buy the Book:<br />
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<span style="color: #515151; font-size: large;"><b>Meet the Author:</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #515151;">Nancy Carlisle is an author, illustrator and retired architect and manager. She writes hopeful books for kids that interweave facts and fiction about the environment and global responsibility.<br />
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During her 38 year career, as an architect and researcher, her focus was on the environment. She led work nationally and internationally on sustainable and energy efficient buildings and communities and won awards for collaboratively designing award-winning sustainable buildings, a laboratory campus, and as part of a team to develop a program to improve the energy efficiency of laboratories in the U.S.<br />
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<b>connect with the author: <a href="https://nancycarlislebooks.com/" target="_blank">website</a></b></span>
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Nov 17 – <a href="http://workingmommyjournal.ca/" target="_blank">Working Mommy Journal</a> – book spotlight / giveaway<br />
Nov 17 - <a href="https://coverloverbookreview.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cover Lover Book Review</a> – book spotlight / giveaway<br />
Nov 17 - <a href="http://www.rockinbookreviews.com/" target="_blank">Rockin' Book Reviews</a> – book spotlight / giveaway<br />
Nov 18 – <a href="https://chitchatwithcharity.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Chit Chat with Charity</a> – book spotlight / giveaway<br />
Nov 18 - <a href="http://www.deborah-adams.com/blog" target="_blank">Deborah-Zenha Adams</a> – book spotlight / giveaway<br />
Nov 18 - <a href="http://imintobooks.com/" target="_blank">I'm Into Books</a> – book spotlight / giveaway<br />
Nov 18 - <a href="https://splashesofjoy.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Splashes of Joy</a> – book spotlight / giveaway<br />
Nov 19 – <a href="http://www.fundinmental.com/" target="_blank">fundinmental</a> – book spotlight / giveaway<br />
Nov 22 –<a href="https://www.westveilpublishing.com/" target="_blank">Westveil Publishing</a> – book spotlight / giveaway<br />
Nov 23 – <a href="http://dogsmomvisits.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Laura's Interests</a> – book spotlight / giveaway<br />
Nov 24 – <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/radingismypassion" target="_blank">Reading is My Passion</a> – book spotlight<br />
Nov 26 – <a href="http://litflits.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Literary Flits</a> – book spotlight / giveaway<br />
Nov 26 - <a href="https://booksforbookz.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Books for Books</a> – book spotlight<br />
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Nov 30 – <a href="http://myjourneyback-thejourneyback.blogspot.com/?m=1" target="_blank">My Journey Back the Journey Back</a> – book spotlight / giveaway<br />
Nov 30 - <a href="https://www.superkambrook.com/" target="_blank">Kam's Place</a> – book spotlight<br />
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<p></p>Laura S Readinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09812735660993028271noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438726091282249257.post-80300616585302724742021-11-22T00:03:00.011-06:002021-11-22T00:03:00.166-06:00Bruce the Spruce: A New York City Fairytale About the True Meaning of Christmas Trees by A.A. Cristi<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEieXiE08r0mAu9C8dvtB508roxWa60--zas1bq4IJyjig3WE3W1YwIsTSS5Djhu8cSVpQOATE9fFpPEowMFNLYpUyTZr-wOmiRYIcDW8Lxvrr9DralqH9AfMOP_rnIoo_dLZx0dihyUhOYnK85Di6n5tHD7gnPsOW1ux0pdrClW68VS9MIlubwvQ40tiw=s2500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1157" data-original-width="2500" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEieXiE08r0mAu9C8dvtB508roxWa60--zas1bq4IJyjig3WE3W1YwIsTSS5Djhu8cSVpQOATE9fFpPEowMFNLYpUyTZr-wOmiRYIcDW8Lxvrr9DralqH9AfMOP_rnIoo_dLZx0dihyUhOYnK85Di6n5tHD7gnPsOW1ux0pdrClW68VS9MIlubwvQ40tiw=w640-h296" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIfrcXVcaIzWDwk4LZUkbIb4FeRLSySMbaXKNhWN4vQcfMNduaKlbm9adYotF-bcles5CEOEg7VqCa8pV04S_pwPwxoLHLy1nmpGobe7X6lSvVYfwd0W8zMMyS7pDRGJlDpwHxoirCpL6dNEPExAe0YR8lxmQYK-5TKM0FfQh2frTgvFCcIFhaoWb_2g=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1674" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIfrcXVcaIzWDwk4LZUkbIb4FeRLSySMbaXKNhWN4vQcfMNduaKlbm9adYotF-bcles5CEOEg7VqCa8pV04S_pwPwxoLHLy1nmpGobe7X6lSvVYfwd0W8zMMyS7pDRGJlDpwHxoirCpL6dNEPExAe0YR8lxmQYK-5TKM0FfQh2frTgvFCcIFhaoWb_2g=w524-h640" width="524" /></a></div><p></p><div class="paragraph">
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<b style="color: #515151;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b></div><div class="paragraph"><b style="color: #515151;"><span style="font-size: large;">Book Details:</span></b><br />
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<u style="color: #515151;">Book Title</u><span style="color: #515151;">: Bruce the Spruce: A New York City Fairytale About the True Meaning of Christmas Trees by A. A. Cristi</span><br />
<u style="color: #515151;">Category</u><span style="color: #515151;">: Children's Fiction (ages 3 to 7), 56 pages</span><br />
<u style="color: #515151;">Genre</u><span style="color: #515151;">: </span><span style="color: #515151;">Children's Picture Book</span><br />
<u style="color: #515151;">Publisher</u><span style="color: #515151;">: </span><span style="color: #515151;">Mascot</span><br />
<u style="color: #515151;">Release date:</u><span style="color: #515151;"> </span><span style="color: #515151;">November 2021</span><br />
<u style="color: #515151;">Content Rating</u><span style="color: #515151;">: G. Suitable for everyone.</span>
</div><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Book Description:</span></b><br />
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<span style="color: black;"></span>Bruce the Spruce has Christmas all wrong.<br />
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Thanks to his fancy decorations and adoring admirers, this artificial spruce tree doesn’t just wear a star at Christmas, he IS the star. But when his longtime family gets a new tree, it sends Bruce on a holiday adventure through New York City.<br />
<br />From a party in Brooklyn, to a run-in with rats, to a revelatory visit to Rockefeller Center, Bruce the Spruce takes an unforgettable journey to discover the true meaning of Christmas trees!</p><div class="paragraph" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Buy the Book:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://mascotbooks.com/mascot-marketplace/buy-books/childrens/picture-books/bruce-the-spruce-a-new-york-city-fairytale-about-the-true-meaning-of-christmas-trees/" target="_blank">Mascot</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bruce-Spruce-Fairytale-Meaning-Christmas/dp/1645430693/ref=asc_df_1645430693/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=532800953219&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2084589526351043753&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9014986&hvtargid=pla-1420040955101&psc=1" target="_blank">Amazon</a> ~ <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bruce-the-spruce-aa-cristi/1140030062" target="_blank">Barnes and Noble</a></b></span></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p0oD5FrSwhE/WJ4uXO4YcGI/AAAAAAAALJY/4NyBCrgegyElblyd4IsQpYhcefQn7hrXgCPcBGAYYCw/s500/excerpt-reading-for-children.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="359" data-original-width="500" height="144" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p0oD5FrSwhE/WJ4uXO4YcGI/AAAAAAAALJY/4NyBCrgegyElblyd4IsQpYhcefQn7hrXgCPcBGAYYCw/w200-h144/excerpt-reading-for-children.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">This is a book I read more than once before passing it along to other family members with young children.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">My own children grew up with Bruce the Spruce, not in our home but in a local department store.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">They were always amazed when he knew their names. They would shyly whisper to him what they wanted for Christmas, knowing he would tell Santa.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">So Bruce is a dear, family friend. That, and the adorable, bright, engaging images called to me.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">I had to pick up this book.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Imagine my dismay when I learned that Bruce was going to be replaced!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">However, what this means is that Bruce is off on an adventure and is able to spread joy to others.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">His journey is not without danger and mishap. Oh dear!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Perhaps a bit battered, he finds a new home where he is welcomed and beautified once more.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Wonderful lessons are found as you turn the pages and there is a happy ending.</span></span></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0rpJwj4qL7ivNyN4OzFSPsHBJI3gNzfESyQlofJ8ALQurA1eOzKOGMi-3oRDBbJUTDVyGY-9l47IqvJuSOvOuWRNLbnF1r7bAXDIoVOD5JFnMrJhg4khmWG2rz2Sd_iQaq0pch0ZJsbdiSKv-izFjQB8ZL-Wo07zHGQg_BsYDkh_H8niX7Kf3dfUGww=s1350" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0rpJwj4qL7ivNyN4OzFSPsHBJI3gNzfESyQlofJ8ALQurA1eOzKOGMi-3oRDBbJUTDVyGY-9l47IqvJuSOvOuWRNLbnF1r7bAXDIoVOD5JFnMrJhg4khmWG2rz2Sd_iQaq0pch0ZJsbdiSKv-izFjQB8ZL-Wo07zHGQg_BsYDkh_H8niX7Kf3dfUGww=w512-h640" width="512" /></a></div></b></span></div><div class="paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Meet the Author:</span></b><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span><div class="paragraph">
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<span style="color: black;">A.A. Cristi was born and raised in the world capital of Christmas trees and musicals - New York City. By no small miracle, she has managed to make a living writing about both topics. When she is not dreaming up fantastic adventures for inanimate objects, she is covering the
Broadway industry as a journalist and editor at BroadwayWorld.com. Though writing is her calling, her true passion is playing mother to a neurotic wiener dog named Jack and Aunt Rah Rah to two truly remarkable kids.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Connect with the Author:</b><b> <a href="https://www.aacristi.com/" target="_blank">Author's Website</a> ~ <a href="https://twitter.com/brucesprucebook" target="_blank">Twitter</a> ~ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bruce.thespruce" target="_blank">Facebook</a> ~ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brucethesprucebook/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></b></span></div><div class="paragraph"><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Nov 22 –</span> <a href="https://coverloverbookreview.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Cover Lover Book Review</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Nov 22 -</span> <a href="http://dogsmomvisits.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Laura's Interests</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Nov 23 –</span> <a href="http://www.fundinmental.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">fundinmental</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book spotlight / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Nov 23 -</span> <a href="https://splashesofjoy.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Splashes of Joy</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Nov 24 -</span> <a href="http://thepenmuse.net/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">The Pen and Muse Book Reviews</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Nov 26 –</span><a href="https://www.amamascorneroftheworld.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">A Mama's Corner of the World</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Nov 26 -</span> <a href="https://themommaspot.home.blog/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">The Momma Spot</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Nov 26</span> <a href="https://sefinahawkesbooks.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">- Sefina Hawke's Books</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book spotlight</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Nov 29 –</span> <a href="https://connie-oldersmarter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Older & Smarter?</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Nov 29 -</span> <a href="https://pickagoodbook.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Pick a Good Book</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / author interview / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Nov 30 –</span> <a href="http://becauseisaidsomyadventuresinparenting.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / guest post / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Nov 30 -</span> <a href="https://www.westveilpublishing.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Westveil Publishing</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 1 –</span> <a href="https://www.superkambrook.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Kam's Place</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 1 -</span> <a href="http://icefairystreasurechest.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">icefairy's Treasure Chest</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 2 –</span> <a href="https://ginaraemitchell.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Gina Rae Mitchell</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / author interview / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 2 -</span> <a href="https://lisasreading.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Lisa's Reading</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway</span><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 3 -</span> <a href="http://instagram.com/twilight_reader" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">@twilight_reader</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 6 –</span> <a href="http://imintobooks.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">I'm Into Books</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 6 –</span> <a href="http://www.bound4escape.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Bound 4 Escape</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 7 -</span> <a href="http://thephantomparagrapher.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">The Phantom Paragrapher</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 8 –</span> <a href="https://sandrasbookclub.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Sandra's Book Club</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 8 -</span> <a href="http://www.amybooksy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Locks, Hooks and Books</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 9 –</span> <a href="https://chitchatwithcharity.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Chit Chat with Charity</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / author interview / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 9 -</span> <a href="http://litflits.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; weight: 700;">Literary Flits</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book spotlight / giveaway</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">Dec 10 –</span> <a href="https://www.jazzybookreviews.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;"></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: 700;">Jazzy Book Reviews</span></a> <span style="color: black; font-weight: 700;">– book review / giveaway</span><br />
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<u style="color: #515151;">Book Title</u><span style="color: #515151;">: </span><span style="color: #515151;"> </span><span style="color: #515151;">Finding My Sunshine (A Memoir)</span><br />
<u style="color: #515151;">Author:</u><span style="color: #515151;"> Shannon Leith McGuire.</span><br />
<span style="color: #515151;"></span><u style="color: #515151;">Category</u><span style="color: #515151;">: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 198 pages</span><br />
<u style="color: #515151;">Genre</u><span style="color: #515151;">:</span><span style="color: #515151;"> Memoir</span><br />
<u style="color: #515151;">Publisher</u><span style="color: #515151;">: </span><span style="color: #515151;">Sunshine Street Press</span><br />
<u style="color: #515151;">Release date</u><span style="color: #515151;">: March 2021</span><br />
<u style="color: #515151;">Tour dates</u><span style="color: #515151;">: Nov 15 to Dec 3, 2021</span><br />
<u style="color: #515151;">Content Rating</u><span style="color: #515151;">: </span><span style="color: #515151;"> </span><span style="color: #515151;">PG+M for bad language, anger, and suicidal thoughts, clinical depression, and assault</span>
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<span style="color: #515151; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></div><div class="paragraph"><span style="color: #515151; font-size: large;"><b>Book Description:</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #515151;">"What if that someone was you?"
Shannon had been so quick to blame others for her anger. She knew she was drowning in darkness and pain; being born with a learning disability made her feel defeated by life. She tried drinking heavily in order to quiet the demons. After being kicked out of college, Shannon took a leap of faith and started working in a nursing home. That's when her angels
appeared and the miracle began. The insight and wisdom she gained from those elderly new friends led her on an inspiring journey of discovery and self-acceptance. Each of us has our own path. Some of us just need angels to help us find it. This is her story.</span></div><div class="paragraph"><span style="color: #515151;"> </span>
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<span style="color: #515151;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Meet the Author:</b></span><br />
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Shannon was raised in a small town in Eastern Montana, where you leave your car keys in the ignition and your front door unlocked all the time. The kind of place where sunsets and sunrises can be seen for miles on the horizon. Where the spring crickets and frogs resting in the irrigation ditches helped transition the days into a calm resting night. Where the winters can get so cold, air can freeze.<br />
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It was only after she was academically suspended by the college she was attending, that she became a Certified Nurses Aide (CNA). She did her training in Billings, Montana and it was there she learned how to take care of others and bonded with the geriatric population.<br />
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For over five years, Shannon worked in the same nursing home where she received her training. The work was hard, but it grounded her and helped her find balance in what had become a deeply unbalanced life. It was not until she was a CNA, at one of the hospitals that she had a dream-three nights in a row-that she was going to become a nurse.<br />
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She currently resides in Tampa, Florida, where you may hear her laughing with her husband of over 10 years, scuba diving in the ocean, taking walks with their rescued pit-bull dog- Darby, or dancing together to life's music.</span><br />
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<b style="color: #515151;">connect with the author: <a href="https://shannonleithmcguire.com/"
target="_blank">website</a></b>
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font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt; text-align: start;"><span is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E87" style="display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E79" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E79" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt; text-align: start;"><span is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E87" style="display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yz4ftWEjEeQ/VMwqEnbQmzI/AAAAAAAAD6o/lYdWIM9PlLUQoAJOt_bjpFW5YYJsL1DTgCPcBGAYYCw/s373/review.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="197" data-original-width="373" height="106" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yz4ftWEjEeQ/VMwqEnbQmzI/AAAAAAAAD6o/lYdWIM9PlLUQoAJOt_bjpFW5YYJsL1DTgCPcBGAYYCw/w200-h106/review.png" width="200" /></a></div><p></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E79" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E79" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt; text-align: start;"><span face="Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E87" style="display: inline; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I am fascinated about this period in history. The London area seems to be most focused on in literature, or perhaps that is what is most available where I live, or has become most popular to the masses.
I listened to the audiobook version and the narrator does a magnificent job.
I will gladly listen to other books read by him on road trips. He does a wonderful job of differentiating voices and adding energy in appropriate places.
The prologue is quite curious and macabre. It was quite a while until it was linked back into the actual story. With aspects of a cozy mystery, this one is investigated by professional law enforcement personnel. What begins as one cold case soon finds a connection with another. From there it multiplies and we question why no one had noticed the similarities before.
The details of these murders are such that leaving them unsolved haunted anyone involved with the cases onto death.
One wonders if, with today's technologies and cooperations (assumed) between agencies, would the connection between these cases have been noted sooner. I shudder to know the answer.
I enjoyed the aspects of the investigation as Chief Inspector Mason and a few dedicated and also intrigued colleagues had to physically dig through dusty old files to get necessary details.
How protective the keepers of files can be! And how archaic those systems seem today.
I smiled as a young female constable (O’Rourke) became involved and showed interest in one attractive archivist. Turned the tables on some past police procedural novels.
Her driving also added light moments to a very dark topic.
Another moment where a woman played an important role in solving this case is when C.I.Mason is worrying about the case files at home. His wife brings his attention to a major clue.
Besides this bizarre and disturbing series of murders, we get a taste of England during time of war.
I feel this book will appeal not only to mystery fans but also to those interested in historical fiction.
Much factual detail is included as the investigation unfolds.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E79" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E79" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt; text-align: start;"><span face="Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E87" style="display: inline; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E79" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E79" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt; text-align: start;"><span face="Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E87" style="display: inline; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p></div><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-1" id="E88" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E88" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt;"><span id="E89" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E89" style="display: inline; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;">Author Bio </span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-1" id="E88" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E88" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt;"><span is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E89" style="display: inline; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span class="qowt-font3-Arial" face="Arial, "Arial Unicode MS", Arimo, "Microsoft Sans serif", sans-serif !important" id="E90" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E90" style="color: #0f1111; display: inline; font-size: 10.5pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">I'm an author of historical fiction (Early English, </span><span class="qowt-font3-Arial" face="Arial, "Arial Unicode MS", Arimo, "Microsoft Sans serif", sans-serif !important" id="E92" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E92" style="color: #0f1111; display: inline; font-size: 10.5pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Vikings</span><span class="qowt-font3-Arial" face="Arial, "Arial Unicode MS", Arimo, "Microsoft Sans serif", sans-serif !important" id="E94" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E94" style="color: #0f1111; display: inline; font-size: 10.5pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and the British Isles as a whole before the Norman Conquest)</span><span class="qowt-font3-Arial" face="Arial, "Arial Unicode MS", Arimo, "Microsoft Sans serif", sans-serif !important" id="E95" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E95" style="color: #0f1111; display: inline; font-size: 10.5pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><span class="qowt-font3-Arial" face="Arial, "Arial Unicode MS", Arimo, "Microsoft Sans serif", sans-serif !important" id="E96" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E96" style="color: #0f1111; display: inline; font-size: 10.5pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">fantasy (Viking age/dragon-themed)</span><span class="qowt-font3-Arial" face="Arial, "Arial Unicode MS", Arimo, "Microsoft Sans serif", sans-serif !important" id="E97" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E97" style="color: #0f1111; display: inline; font-size: 10.5pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">. I’ve recently written a relatively modern mystery novel set in 1943</span><span class="qowt-font3-Arial" face="Arial, "Arial Unicode MS", Arimo, "Microsoft Sans serif", sans-serif !important" id="E98" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E98" style="color: #0f1111; display: inline; font-size: 10.5pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">. I was born in the old Mercian kingdom at some point since 1066. Raised in the shadow of a strange little building, told from a very young age that it housed the bones of long-dead Kings of Mercia and that our garden was littered with old pieces of pottery from a long-ago battle, it's little wonder that my curiosity in Early England ran riot. I can only blame my parents!</span><span class="qowt-font3-Arial" face="Arial, "Arial Unicode MS", Arimo, "Microsoft Sans serif", sans-serif !important" id="E100" is="qowt-line-break" qowt-eid="E100" style="color: #0f1111; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span class="qowt-font3-Arial" face="Arial, "Arial Unicode MS", Arimo, "Microsoft Sans serif", sans-serif !important" id="E102" is="qowt-line-break" qowt-eid="E102" style="color: #0f1111; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span class="qowt-font3-Arial" face="Arial, "Arial Unicode MS", Arimo, "Microsoft Sans serif", sans-serif !important" id="E103" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E103" style="color: #0f1111; display: inline; font-size: 10.5pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">I write A LOT. You've been warned!</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-1" id="E88" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E88" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt;"><span class="qowt-font3-Arial" face="Arial, "Arial Unicode MS", Arimo, "Microsoft Sans serif", sans-serif !important" id="E105" is="qowt-line-break" qowt-eid="E105" style="color: #0f1111; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span class="qowt-font3-Arial" face="Arial, "Arial Unicode MS", Arimo, "Microsoft Sans serif", sans-serif !important" id="E107" is="qowt-line-break" qowt-eid="E107" style="color: #0f1111; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span class="qowt-font3-Arial" face="Arial, "Arial Unicode MS", Arimo, "Microsoft Sans serif", sans-serif !important" id="E108" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E108" style="color: #0f1111; display: inline; 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<span style="color: #1155cc;">A Secret Never Told (A Lady Dunbridge Mystery)</span> </h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #1155cc;">by Shelley Noble</span></h4>
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<strong>4th in Series</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Publisher : Forge Books; 1st edition (November 23, 2021)</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Hardcover : 336 pages</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Miss Fisher meets Downton Abbey in A Secret Never Told, the fourth installment in the critically acclaimed mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Shelley Noble.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Philomena Amesbury, expatriate Countess of Dunbridge, is bored. Coney Island in the sweltering summer of 1908 offers no shortage of diversions for a young woman of means, but sea bathing, horse racing, and even amusement parks can’t hold a candle to uncovering dastardly plots and chasing villains. Lady Dunbridge hadn’t had a big challenge in months.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Fate obliges when Phil is called upon to host a dinner party in honor of a visiting Austrian psychologist whose revolutionary theories may be of interest to the War Department, not to mention various foreign powers, and who may have already survived one attempt on his life. The guest list includes a wealthy industrialist, various rival scientists and academics, a party hypnotist, a flamboyant party-crasher, and a damaged beauty whose cloudy psyche is lost in a world of its own.
Before the night is out, one of the guests is dead with a bullet between the eyes and Phil finds herself with another mystery on her hands, even if it’s unclear who exactly the intended victim was meant to be.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Worse yet, the police’s prime suspect is a mystery man who Phil happens to be rather intimately acquainted with. Now it’s up to Lady Dunbridge, with the invaluable assistance of her intrepid butler and lady’s maid, to find the real culprit before the police nab the wrong one . . .</p></blockquote><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="style-scope qowt-page" id="contentsContainer" style="-webkit-box-flex: 1; padding-left: 90pt; padding-right: 90pt;"><div class="style-scope qowt-page" id="contents"><qowt-section id="E82" named-flow="FLOW-2" qowt-eid="E82" style="column-count: 1; display: block; position: relative; tab-size: 0.5in; z-index: 2;"><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E84" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E84" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="display: block; font-family: "Times New Roman", Tinos, "Baskerville Old Face", "Bell MT", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 2.4; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span id="E85" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E85" style="display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A SECRET NEVER TOLD</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E86" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E86" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="display: block; font-family: "Times New Roman", Tinos, "Baskerville Old Face", "Bell MT", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 2.4; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span id="E89" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E89" style="display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chapter 1
excerpt</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E90" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E90" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="display: block; font-family: "Times New Roman", Tinos, "Baskerville Old Face", "Bell MT", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 2.4; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E91" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E91" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="display: block; font-family: "Times New Roman", Tinos, "Baskerville Old Face", "Bell MT", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 2.4; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span id="E93" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E93" qowt-runtype="qowt-tab" style="display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span id="E94" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E94" style="display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Philomena Amesbury, Countess of Dunbridge, sat on the veranda of the Manhattan Beach Hotel sipping a glass of champagne and looking out at the dark ocean. To her right the rowdy display of lights from Coney Island beckoned the masses. </span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E95" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E95" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="display: block; font-family: "Times New Roman", Tinos, "Baskerville Old Face", "Bell MT", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 2.4; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span id="E97" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E97" qowt-runtype="qowt-tab" style="display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span id="E98" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E98" style="display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">But on the veranda of this jewel of beach hotels, the diners were enjoying a quiet decorum—some more quiet than others, depending on their losses and wins at the Brighton Beach track that afternoon.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E99" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E99" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="display: block; font-family: "Times New Roman", Tinos, "Baskerville Old Face", "Bell MT", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 2.4; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span id="E101" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E101" qowt-runtype="qowt-tab" style="display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span id="E102" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E102" style="display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Phil and her friend Bev Reynolds had been here for nearly a week. Bev, who had had two horses running this week, spent her mornings at the stable, then joined Phil for a day of sunbathing and dipping their feet in the ocean. They’d spent one day discovering the wonders of nearby Coney Island amusement parks. They’d drunk lemonade, hiked up their skirts to ride the Steeplechase Races, mechanical wooden race horse ride. Neither of them won. They’d bought tickets to see the Wild Men of Borneo. Even grabbed places on the Human Roulette Wheel.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E103" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E103" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="display: block; font-family: "Times New Roman", Tinos, "Baskerville Old Face", "Bell MT", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 2.4; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span id="E105" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E105" qowt-runtype="qowt-tab" style="display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span id="E106" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E106" style="display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">They attended the races. At night they rubbed elbows with members of the Jockey Club, danced with dashing men in the moonlight to the hotel orchestra.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E107" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E107" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="display: block; font-family: "Times New Roman", Tinos, "Baskerville Old Face", "Bell MT", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 2.4; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span id="E109" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E109" qowt-runtype="qowt-tab" style="display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span id="E110" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E110" style="display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And yet Phil felt an overwhelming, innervating sense of ….boredom. </span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E111" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E111" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="display: block; font-family: "Times New Roman", Tinos, "Baskerville Old Face", "Bell MT", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 2.4; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span id="E113" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E113" qowt-runtype="qowt-tab" style="display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span id="E114" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E114" style="display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There, she’d said it. The fact of the matter was, the Countess of Dunbridge was bored.
<span id="E118" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E118" style="display: inline;">Sea bathing, horse racing, even amusement parks didn’t hold a candle to </span><span id="E119" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E119" style="display: inline;">uncovering dastardly plots and chasing villains. And there had been very little of that lately. She hadn’t had a big challenge in months...</span>
</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E111" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E111" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="display: block; font-family: "Times New Roman", Tinos, "Baskerville Old Face", "Bell MT", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 2.4; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p></qowt-section></div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FMiHouqXMRk/VGTajCP8b6I/AAAAAAAADZs/Jnzyya8HbZglzWb_OKAqCaXogRZxigMfACPcBGAYYCw/s512/Book%2Breview.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FMiHouqXMRk/VGTajCP8b6I/AAAAAAAADZs/Jnzyya8HbZglzWb_OKAqCaXogRZxigMfACPcBGAYYCw/w200-h200/Book%2Breview.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><blockquote> <span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Who doesn't love a strong female who solves crimes?</span></blockquote><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Even more enticing when it is during an age when women are supposed to remain in the background, following orders and making the men in their lives, husbands, fathers, etc. look smarter, more refined, more successful.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Having been widowed at a very young age, the Countess has more freedoms than most but still must maintain an image suited to her station. This allows her to travel within certain privileged circles.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">It also allows for her to have two talented and loyal "servants" by her side, available to add their skills to her investigations.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">When she receives an invitation to act as hostess for the wealthy Lord Godfrey she doesn't hesitate in the least. Even though he is hosting an unusual collection of academic Doctors of various studies of psychoanalysis, a very new science. Once she meets them, including two unexpected guests, things turn chaotic and extremely unpredictable.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">From that point on it is nonstop page turning as more than one (or two) agencies try to figure out attempts on one guest's life and a murder. Was the woman who died the intended victim? What could be the motive? And what is happening with her sister?</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Political intrigue, academic competition, some romance, and a healthy dose of witty banter fill this novel. I am sure revelations along the way will surprise you.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #1155cc;"><em><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24pt;">About Shelley Noble</span></em></span></h2>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Shelley Noble</strong> is the author of the Lady Dunbridge Gilded Age mysteries beginning with ASK ME NO QUESTIONS, and The Newport Gilded Age mysteries. As Shelley Freydont she has written several amateur sleuth series.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">She is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of nine novels of women’s fiction. WHISPER BEACH and BEACH COLORS, were Amazon and Nook bestsellers. The latest, LUCKY’S BEACH, was published in June 2020.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A former professional dancer and choreographer, Shelley lives at the Jersey shore where she indulges her passion for lighthouses and vintage carousels.</p>
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</div>Laura S Readinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09812735660993028271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438726091282249257.post-57165558541333894902021-11-19T00:00:00.072-06:002021-11-19T00:00:00.173-06:00Fleece, Navi, Dead: Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series by Joanna Campbell Slan<h4 style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-172887" height="300" src="https://www.escapewithdollycas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/FLEECE-NAVI-DEAD-BANNER-640.jpg" width="640" /> </h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #09006d;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Fleece, Navi, Dead: </span><span style="font-size: large;">Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #09006d;">by <span style="font-size: medium;">Joanna Campbell Slan</span></span></h4><div><span style="color: #09006d;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #09006d;"><em><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: small;">About Fleece, Navi, Dead</span></em></span></h2>
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<strong><a class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-id="9ea6b09f47215e84af7ee1ecf3f29481" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="Fleece, Navi, Dead: Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B09D9T6WLF/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=dollycsthoug-20&linkId=9ea6b09f47215e84af7ee1ecf3f29481&linkCode=ktl" id="amznPsBmLink_2295713" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Fleece, Navi, Dead: Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series</a><img alt="" border="0" height="0" id="amznPsBmPixel_2295713" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=dollycsthoug-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=9ea6b09f47215e84af7ee1ecf3f29481&_cb=1634586214538" style="border: none; height: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 0px;" width="0" /></strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Cozy Mystery</strong>
<strong>16th in Series</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Setting - Missouri</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Publisher : Spot On Publishing (October 31, 2021)</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Number of Pages: EST. 320</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Digital ASIN : B09D9T6WLF</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58916982-fleece-navi-dead"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10339" height="41" src="https://www.escapewithdollycas.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/goodreads-badge-add-plus-d700d4d3e3c0b346066731ac07b7fe47.png" width="130" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>The BIGGEST Kiki book yet!</strong>
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<strong>Introducing the Miss Fits, ordinary women who do extra-ordinary things!</strong>
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<strong>Every holiday season, Kiki Lowenstein plans 12 days of classes, her Holiday Craft Extravaganza. </strong></p></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>And every year, it nearly kills her.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This year is no exception. As the holiday season approaches, Kiki over-schedules herself and winds up running herself ragged. To make life even more stressful, she must fend off a stalker, a man determined to possess the object of his affection. But that's only one problem.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Kiki's ace full-time employee, Clancy, has HUGE decisions to make. How do you put aside your hurt and disappointment when you've been betrayed? Why should you upend your whole life because of another person's mistake? Is it selfish to think of yourself first? As Clancy ponders questions, Kiki stands on the sidelines, knowing this is not her choice to make. And yet...Kiki feels Clancy's agony.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Meanwhile, both of Kiki's older kids are having problems with teachers. Kiki
wonders, "At what point does being an involved parent tip over into being a helicopter parent?" There's also a staff shortage that leaves Kiki in the lurch, both at home and at the store. Kiki might have found an answer to that dilemma when a mysterious woman applies for a job. Her name is Nona, and she claims to be an old friend of an old friend. But is she?</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Nona seems too good to be true. Sadly, that might be the least of Kiki's problems with the woman. Because Nona isn't what she seems to be. Nona is a Miss Fit.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #09006d;"><em><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FMiHouqXMRk/VGTajCP8b6I/AAAAAAAADZs/Jnzyya8HbZglzWb_OKAqCaXogRZxigMfACPcBGAYYCw/s512/Book%2Breview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FMiHouqXMRk/VGTajCP8b6I/AAAAAAAADZs/Jnzyya8HbZglzWb_OKAqCaXogRZxigMfACPcBGAYYCw/w200-h200/Book%2Breview.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Whether you are a long time fan of Kiki Lowenstein or a new reader of this series, prepare to settle in. You will be drawn into her world from the very first page.<br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">As many mothers are at this time of year, Kiki is going in too many directions, while trying to keep tabs on her family, run a business and stay involved with friends. She even takes on a new employee to help out.<br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Big changes are coming as the year ends, will they be painful or bring joy? I know you will enjoy finding out for yourself.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Who can resist that cover????</span></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24pt;"><br /></span></em></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #09006d;"><em><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24pt;"><br /></span></em></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #09006d;"><em><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24pt;">About Joanna Campbell Slan</span></em></span></h2>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Joanna Campbell Slan</strong> is an Award-Winning, National Bestselling, and USA Today Bestselling author. Her personal essays appear in five of the New York Times Bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul books, and one was adapted as a television segment for the PAX TV network. Joanna has penned seven scrapbooking technique books, and she has written <em>for Creating Keepsakes, Memory Makers, </em>and <em>PaperKuts</em> magazines. Joanna has traveled around the world to teach scrapbook journaling.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Joanna has also written more than 30 works of fiction. <em>RT Reviews</em> has called her "one of mystery's rising stars." Her first mystery in the Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series—<strong><em>Paper, Scissors, Death</em></strong>—was shortlisted for the Agatha Award. Joanna's series featuring Charlotte Brontë's classic heroine Jane Eyre began with <strong><em>Death of a Schoolgirl,</em></strong> which won the 2013 Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence for historical romantic suspense. As the editor and publisher of the Happy Homicides anthologies, Joanna has been on Amazon’s list of Top 100 Mystery Authors.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Joanna’s college textbook—<strong><em>Using Stories and Humor</em></strong>—has been endorsed by Benjamin Netanyahu's speechwriter as his favorite resource and has been endorsed by Toastmasters.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Public Relations Society of America honored Joanna with a Silver Anvil (their highest award) for her work on the first FarmAid. Joanna has been accredited by PRSA as a professional public relations practitioner. She is a certified teacher of Zentangle® and certified in Personal Profiles. Slan founded the Best of British Scrapbooking and Cardmaking contest.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In her past life, Slan was a television talk show host, an adjunct professor of public relations at Illinois State University, a sought-after motivational speaker, and a corporate speechwriter. <em>Sharing Ideas Magazine</em> named Joanna "one of the top 25 motivational speakers in the world." She has spoken in Australia, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and all over the United States, to audiences of all sizes.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Joanna is married to David Slan, CEO of Steinway Piano Gallery-DC and Steinway Piano Gallery-St. Louis, and a professional poker player. The Slans have one son, Michael, and a daughter-in-law, Chelsea Edwards. They live with their Havanese puppy Jax on Jupiter Island, Florida.</p>
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<strong></strong></div>Laura S Readinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09812735660993028271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438726091282249257.post-78563895759379136082021-11-17T00:00:00.000-06:002021-11-17T00:00:00.932-06:00WILD DOG REVENGE<h4 style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-172798" height="301" src="https://www.escapewithdollycas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WILD-DOG-REVENGE-BANNER-640.jpg" width="640" /> </h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Wild Dog Revenge (A Kenya Kanga Mystery)</span> </h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">by Victoria Tait</span></h4>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><em><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: small;">About Wild Dog Revenge </span></em></span></h2>
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<strong><a class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-id="b0e75cf316479553aee775ecf036ac58" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="Wild Dog Revenge: A Page-Turning Cozy Murder Mystery (A Kenya Kanga Mystery) " href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B66WXJ4/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=dollycsthoug-20&linkId=b0e75cf316479553aee775ecf036ac58&linkCode=ktl" id="amznPsBmLink_9950489" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Wild Dog Revenge: A Page-Turning Cozy Murder Mystery </a></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-id="b0e75cf316479553aee775ecf036ac58" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="Wild Dog Revenge: A Page-Turning Cozy Murder Mystery (A Kenya Kanga Mystery) " href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B66WXJ4/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=dollycsthoug-20&linkId=b0e75cf316479553aee775ecf036ac58&linkCode=ktl" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">(A Kenya Kanga Mystery) </a><img alt="" border="0" height="0" id="amznPsBmPixel_9950489" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=dollycsthoug-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=b0e75cf316479553aee775ecf036ac58&_cb=1634321722970" style="border: none; height: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 0px;" width="0" /></strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Cozy Mystery</strong>
<strong>6th in Series</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Setting - Kenya</strong>
<strong>Publisher : Kanga Press (November 12, 2021)</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Print length : 237 pages</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>ASIN : B09B66WXJ4</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>A high-stakes match. An inexplicable death. As the players take their positions, can an amateur sleuth solve the mystery before the final whistle blows?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Mama Rose just wants to enjoy a local polo tournament and care for any injured horses. But when a polo player is found dead in a stable, there’s all to play for if our silver-haired investigator is to discover the deadly truth.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Intrigued by tales from a late-night party, Rose unearths multiple suspects all with motives to harm the victim. But when her enquires lead to dead ends, she begins to doubt her intuition that there’s been foul play.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">With the tournament drawing to a close, and the dead man’s influential father demanding answers, the police are on the losing side.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Can Rose unravel the clues before the umpire calls full time?</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Wild Dog Revenge is the absorbing sixth novel in the Kenya Kanga cozy mystery series. If you like ingenious whodunits, diverse characters, and fascinating African settings, then you’ll love Victoria Tait’s page-turning tale.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Buy Wild Dog Revenge to score a victory for justice today!</p></blockquote><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FMiHouqXMRk/VGTajCP8b6I/AAAAAAAADZs/Jnzyya8HbZglzWb_OKAqCaXogRZxigMfACPcBGAYYCw/s512/Book%2Breview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FMiHouqXMRk/VGTajCP8b6I/AAAAAAAADZs/Jnzyya8HbZglzWb_OKAqCaXogRZxigMfACPcBGAYYCw/w200-h200/Book%2Breview.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Mama Rose runs in very different circles than my every day life. It is always exciting to visit her and learn how other people live and entertain themselves. This time, the focus is on the Polo match crowd.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Many of our favorite secondary characters are involved, mainly as background participants, which gives us different viewpoints. I did not know much about the sport and it was interesting to learn as the book and mysteries progressed. It is always enjoyable to see the characters grow and change.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">The book covers sports rivalry, relationships, strife and mental stress from past experiences, and revenge among other emotions. Mama Rose is very strong and carries on after the loss of her beloved husband, who introduced her to many of her exciting activities. She is on the polo grounds as a veterinary professional but finds her other talents and skills called into play.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">You can read this book as a stand alone and enjoy it very much.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">You may think you know who did the crime but figuring out why will take more digging.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Past and present crisscross in this emotional drama.</span> </p><blockquote>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24pt;"><em>About Victoria Tait</em></span></h2>
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<strong>Victoria Tait</strong> is the author of the enchanting Kenya Kanga Mystery series. She’s drawn on 8 years’ experience of living in rural Kenya, with her family, to write vivid and evocative books. Her readers feel the heat, taste the dryness and smell the dust of Africa. <br /> Her silver-haired sleuth, “Mama Rose” Hardie, is Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple reincarnated and living in Kenya.
<br /> Like all good military wives, Victoria follows the beat of the drum and currently lives in Sarajevo, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. She has two fast growing teenage boys and enjoys horse riding and mountain biking. </div><div> You can find Victoria at <a href="http://victoriatait.com/">VictoriaTait.com</a>, on Bookbub and in her readers’ Facebook group, Victoria’s Voracious Readers (with her cat Izzy)
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Author Links – <a href="https://www.victoriatait.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a> – <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaTait" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> – <a href="https://victoriatait.com/news/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blog/News</a> – <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20373879.Victoria_Tait" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GoodReads</a> – <a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/vataitauthor/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> – <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/profile/victoria-tait" rel="noopener" target="_blank">BookBub</a> – <a href="https://twitter.com/VATaitAuthor" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Twitter</a> – </strong></p>
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<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-88015" height="154" src="https://www.escapewithdollycas.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/great-escape-button160-1.jpg" width="160" /></div>Laura S Readinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09812735660993028271noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438726091282249257.post-58881360290889060662021-11-16T00:01:00.034-06:002021-11-16T00:01:00.168-06:00Murder at the Abbey by Frances Evesham.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dJl2k7b_MFI/YZFZXniNNoI/AAAAAAAAUXo/gAqI9zMhUkUWQ3UPUNwds6B5qTDnS4NBgCLcBGAsYHQ/s700/Murder%2Bat%2Bthe%2BAbbey.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="700" height="252" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dJl2k7b_MFI/YZFZXniNNoI/AAAAAAAAUXo/gAqI9zMhUkUWQ3UPUNwds6B5qTDnS4NBgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h252/Murder%2Bat%2Bthe%2BAbbey.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E65" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E65" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt; text-align: center;"><span id="E66" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E66" style="display: inline; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: large;">Murder at the Abbey</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-1" id="E67" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E67" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span id="E68" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E68" style="color: #333333; display: inline; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;">The </span><span id="E70" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E70" style="color: #333333; display: inline; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;">Brand NEW</span><span id="E72" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E72" style="color: #333333; display: inline; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;"> installment in the bestselling </span><span id="E74" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E74" style="color: #333333; display: inline; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exham</span><span id="E76" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E76" style="color: #333333; display: inline; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;">-on-Sea series.</span></span></p><p class="qowt-stl-Heading2 x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E77" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E77" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, "Arial Unicode MS", Arimo, "Microsoft Sans serif", sans-serif; line-height: 1.56; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0pt 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="qowt-font1-Calibri" face="Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif !important" id="E80" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E80" style="color: #333333; display: inline; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">An unsolved murder echoes down the corridors of Cleeve Abbey for years.</span></span></p><p class="qowt-stl-Heading2 x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E77" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E77" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, "Arial Unicode MS", Arimo, "Microsoft Sans serif", sans-serif; line-height: 1.56; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0pt 0px; text-align: start;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zneo9YllSi0/YZFa65p957I/AAAAAAAAUXw/3ZNDgiJXo6Uy87RHBwDswx1Fea0bT7OEQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/murderattheabbey.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1316" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zneo9YllSi0/YZFa65p957I/AAAAAAAAUXw/3ZNDgiJXo6Uy87RHBwDswx1Fea0bT7OEQCLcBGAsYHQ/w258-h400/murderattheabbey.jpeg" width="258" /></a></div><br /><span class="qowt-font1-Calibri" face="Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif !important" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E80" style="color: #333333; display: inline; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-3" id="E81" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E81" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt; text-align: start;"><span id="E82" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E82" style="color: #333333; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The </span><span id="E84" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E84" style="color: #333333; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exham</span><span id="E86" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E86" style="color: #333333; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-on-Sea’s History Society's annual summer picnic </span><span id="E88" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E88" style="color: #333333; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">comes to an abrupt end</span><span id="E90" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E90" style="color: #333333; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> when human bones are discovered in </span><span id="E92" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E92" style="color: #333333; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Washford</span><span id="E94" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E94" style="color: #333333; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> River, beside historic Cleeve Abbey.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-3" id="E95" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E95" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt; text-align: start;"><span id="E96" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E96" style="color: #333333; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thrilled to find evidence of a possible centuries-old murder mystery, the members of the society organise a ghost-hunting night in the ruins of Cleeve Abbey, despite amateur sleuth Libby Forest's reservations.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-3" id="E97" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E97" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt; text-align: start;"><span id="E98" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E98" style="color: #333333; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Libby is a woman of many talents, a baker, chocolatier, even a reluctant sleuth, but she's no fan of the </span><span id="E100" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E100" style="color: #333333; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">supernatural.and</span><span id="E102" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E102" style="color: #333333; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> her doubts are justified when a friend is attacked under cover of darkness at the ghost-hunt.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-3" id="E103" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E103" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt; text-align: start;"><span id="E104" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E104" style="color: #333333; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Distressed and angry, Libby sets out with her new husband Max and their two dogs Bear and Shipley to uncover the connection between the murder of a sixteenth century monk and a present-day attack in picturesque Somerset.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-3" id="E105" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E105" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt; text-align: start;"><span id="E106" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E106" style="color: #333333; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">With friends and neighbors as suspects, Libby and Max close in on the culprit only to find that others are still in danger.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-3" id="E107" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E107" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt; text-align: start;"><span id="E108" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E108" style="color: #333333; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There's no time to lose as the sins of the past threaten lives in the community.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-4" id="E109" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E109" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt; text-align: start;"><span id="E110" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E110" style="color: #333333; display: inline; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;">Murder at the Abbey</span><span id="E111" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E111" style="color: #333333; display: inline; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is the eighth in a series of </span><span id="E113" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E113" style="color: #333333; display: inline; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exham</span><span id="E115" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E115" style="color: #333333; display: inline; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;">-on-Sea Murder Mysteries from the small English seaside town full of quirky characters, sea air, and gossip.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-4" id="E116" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E116" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt; text-align: start;"><span id="E117" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E117" style="display: inline; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;">Purchase Link - </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://amzn.to/3BJyYn1" id="E118" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E118" target="_blank"><span class="qowt-stl-Hyperlink" id="E119" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E119" style="color: #1155cc; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://amzn.to/3BJyYn1</span></a><span id="E121" is="qowt-line-break" qowt-eid="E121"><br /></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-4" id="E116" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E116" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt; text-align: start;"><span is="qowt-line-break" qowt-eid="E121"><br /></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-4" id="E116" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E116" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt; text-align: start;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FMiHouqXMRk/VGTajCP8b6I/AAAAAAAADZs/Jnzyya8HbZglzWb_OKAqCaXogRZxigMfACPcBGAYYCw/s512/Book%2Breview.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FMiHouqXMRk/VGTajCP8b6I/AAAAAAAADZs/Jnzyya8HbZglzWb_OKAqCaXogRZxigMfACPcBGAYYCw/w200-h200/Book%2Breview.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span is="qowt-line-break" qowt-eid="E121"><br /></span><p></p></div><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">It has been a while since I read a book in this series and it was exciting to return.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">This series and in fact this book has something for everyone.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Our main characters are mature with interesting histories of their own. The people they have around them are interesting and entertaining. As with any unofficial investigators, they have a mixed experience when dealing with local authorities.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">However, they are valued by those who have seen what they can do to aid an investigation.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">The historical society is enjoying a picnic when bones are discovered in the river.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">There are many plausible reasons for them being there, yet it is enough of a mystery to attract the curiosity of several group members. I loved learning the history as the clues were investigated.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">It so happened that permission had been given for a paranormal investigation to be given at the site, and fortunately the historical society members and investigating team were allowed to be present for that. Well, fortunately until one is attacked, making them all suspects.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">So the question is, what provoked the attack? Are the curious aspects of the plot related?</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">And why does a loud mouthed, trouble seeking individual from their past seem to keep turning up?</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">This is a page turner, a well paced exciting read.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">You may find some of the information easier to digest if you had read previous books in the series but it is not necessary to enjoy this book alone.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">The characters are well developed and grow with the series.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">The dialogue feels realistic and includes humorous moments as well as tense moments.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Overall an excellent read and I can't wait to go back and enjoy the books in this series I have missed.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-5" id="E122" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E122" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt;"><span id="E127" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E127" style="color: #24211e; display: inline; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Frances</span></span><span id="E129" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E129" style="color: #24211e; display: inline; font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Evesham</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></span><span id="E130" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E130" style="color: #24211e; display: inline; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">is the author of the hugely successful </span><span id="E132" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E132" style="color: #24211e; display: inline; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exham</span><span id="E134" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E134" style="color: #24211e; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">-on-Sea mysteries set in her home county of Somerset. </span></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-5" id="E122" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E122" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; line-height: 1.295; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8pt;"><span is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E134" style="color: #24211e; display: inline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-5" id="E122" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E122" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="background-color: white; 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font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p>Laura S Readinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09812735660993028271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438726091282249257.post-19983669109266294602021-11-16T00:00:00.080-06:002021-11-16T10:48:04.477-06:00WITCHES SPIDERS AND SCHEMES <h4 style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-172732" height="301" src="https://www.escapewithdollycas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WITCHES-SPIDERS-AND-SCHEME-BANNER-640.jpg" width="640" /> </h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #195b0a;">Witches, Spiders, and Schemes: Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic Series</span>
<br /><span style="color: #195b0a;">by Elizabeth Pantley</span></h4>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #195b0a;"><em><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24pt;">About Witches, Spiders, and Schemes</span></em></span></h2>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-id="bcc76a318e08ebf9c26361d8f21da0a3" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="Witches, Spiders, and Schemes: Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic Series" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FBY852N/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=dollycsthoug-20&linkId=bcc76a318e08ebf9c26361d8f21da0a3&linkCode=ktl" id="amznPsBmLink_2285483" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Witches, Spiders, and Schemes: Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic Series</a><img alt="" border="0" height="0" id="amznPsBmPixel_2285483" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=dollycsthoug-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=bcc76a318e08ebf9c26361d8f21da0a3&_cb=1634155163069" style="border: none; height: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 0px;" width="0" /></strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Paranormal Cozy Mystery</strong>
<strong>4th in Series</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Publisher : Better Beginnings, Inc. (November 5, 2021)</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>230 Pages</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Digital ASIN : B09FBY852N</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58914110-witches-spiders-and-schemes"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10339" height="41" src="https://www.escapewithdollycas.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/goodreads-badge-add-plus-d700d4d3e3c0b346066731ac07b7fe47.png" width="130" /></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">A magic mirror to an enchanted world... A mysterious ghost... A hilarious, perpetually annoyed witch... A brave, sassy cat... Two unexplained deaths and a mysterious community filled with secrets... Can Hayden and the people of Destiny Falls solve the mystery and return the community to its peaceful, enchanted existence?</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Hayden’s adventures in Destiny Falls continue in book four of the Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic series. Starting with a strange old woman at a cave and her father’s mysterious ferry journey, there are secrets to be unwound.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The enchantments in Destiny Falls are showing cracks, and Hayden suspects that it is tied directly to her family, which has a history that’s more complex than she realized. When two bodies are found floating in the bay it’s clear that the mysteries surrounding Gladstone and the ferry are more dangerous than people realize. And then . . . those spiders.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Luckily, Hayden and her sassy sidekick, Latifa have developed a group of family and friends in this enchanted place who are all ready and willing to help solve the mystery, and release Destiny Falls to resume its normal, amazing, enchanted existence.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Hayden’s many adventures in Destiny Falls will keep you guessing with each book in this intriguing series.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #195b0a; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><em><span style="font-size: 24pt;">About Elizabeth Pantley</span></em></span></h2>
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<strong>Elizabeth Pantley</strong> is the internationally bestselling author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution and eight other books in the No-Cry Solution series of books for parents. Her books have been published in over twenty languages. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">She is also the author of the well-received magical cozy mystery series, The
Destiny Falls Mystery and Magic books. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">She lives in the Pacific Northwest.</p>
<strong>Author Links</strong> <div>
<strong>Goodreads:</strong> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/24811.Elizabeth_Pantley">https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/24811.Elizabeth_Pantley</a> </div><div>
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<span style="color: #1c4587;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mystery of the Eight Islands</span> <span style="font-size: medium;">(Trouble in Paradise)</span></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #1c4587; font-size: medium;">by Terry Ambrose</span></h4><div><span style="color: #1c4587; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><em><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: small;">About Mystery of the Eight Islands</span></em></span></h2><div><span style="color: #0b5394;"><em><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span></em></span></div>
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<strong>Cozy Mystery</strong>
<strong>11th in Series</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Independently Published (November 2, 2021)</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>Length: 325 pages</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>ASIN : B09HK1BBRY</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59415288-mystery-of-the-eight-islands"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10339" height="41" src="https://www.escapewithdollycas.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/goodreads-badge-add-plus-d700d4d3e3c0b346066731ac07b7fe47.png" width="130" /></a></p>
<p> </p><blockquote><p style="text-align: justify;">If you love senior sleuths in cozy mysteries, you’re going to love McKenna and his pal Chance Logan.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Apartment manager and amateur sleuth McKenna wants a break from solving murders. Too bad his best friend, wannabe PI Chance Logan, doesn’t feel the same. </p></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote><p style="text-align: justify;">Chance has found a case he thinks McKenna’s going to love—the death of prominent attorney Julian Carr, and the theft of a 125-year-old necklace that’s worth a quarter of a million dollars. Before long, McKenna’s feeling pressured from all sides—find the necklace, solve the murder. Sure. Why not just add save the world?</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">McKenna’s sure something fishy is going on when he and Chance meet with Julian’s granddaughter about the case. She’s created her own murder board with five suspects. The list includes an unstable, art-collecting veterinarian, a convicted felon, a disbarred attorney, a suspected art thief, and Julian’s new business partner.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">As the investigation ramps up, McKenna and Chance see their leads drying out faster than laundry in the tropical sun. The really bad news is they’re not sure they can even find the Eight Islands or solve the murder. For once, McKenna’s worried they just might fail.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Why you might love this book ~ Tired of the same old cozy mystery fare? Then cozy up with male amateur detective McKenna and his PI wannabe pal Chance Logan in this Hawaii murder mystery. </p></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote><p style="text-align: justify;">When it comes to senior sleuths in cozy mysteries, McKenna’s as sharp as they come, but with a fun dose of snarky attitude thrown in. Enjoy the ambience of Hawaii while you’re savoring a little murder in paradise.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><em><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24pt;">About Terry Ambrose</span></em></span></h2>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Once upon a time, in a life he’d rather forget, <strong>Terry Ambrose</strong> tracked down deadbeats for a living. He also hired big guys with tow trucks to steal cars—but only when negotiations failed. Those years of chasing deadbeats taught him many valuable life lessons such as—always keep your car in the garage.</p>
Terry has written eighteen books, several of which have been award finalists. In 2014, his thriller, “Con Game,” won the San Diego Book Awards for Best Action-Thriller. His series include the Trouble in Paradise McKenna Mysteries, the Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast Mysteries, and the License to Lie thriller series.
You can learn more about Terry and his writing at <a href="http://terryambrose.com">terryambrose.com</a>.<div><br />
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<h4 style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-172522" height="302" src="https://www.escapewithdollycas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DEBONAIR-IN-DEATH-BANNER-2-640.jpg" width="640" /> </h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #ea9999;">Murder, She Wrote: Debonair in Death </span></h4><h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">(Murder She Wrote)</span> </h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #ea9999;">by Jessica Fletcher and Terrie Farley Moran</span></h4>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24pt;"><br /></span></em></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: small;">About Debonair in Death</span></em></h2><div><em><span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: small;"> </span></em></div>
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<br /><strong>Cozy Mystery</strong>
<strong>54th in Series</strong>
<br /><strong>Publisher : Berkley (November 2, 2021)</strong>
<br /><strong>Hardcover : 288 pages</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;">
<strong>ISBN-10 : 0593333624</strong>
<br /><strong>ISBN-13 : 978-0593333624</strong>
<br /><strong>Digital ASIN : B08W1XCZH4</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><em><strong>When a local art shop owner is murdered, Jessica Fletcher is surprised to once again be working alongside her old friend MI-6 agent Michael Haggerty to solve the case in the newest mystery in this USA Today bestselling series.</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">When Nelson Penzell, co-owner of a local art and treasure store in Cabot Cove, is murdered, the nail tech from Jessica Fletcher's favorite beauty parlor is the main suspect. After all, she's the one who ran out of the store screaming, covered in blood, and holding the murder weapon. Jessica is positive that despite the circumstances, Coreen can't possibly be guilty, and is determined to prove it.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">When Michael Haggerty, handsome MI-6 agent and Jessica's old friend, is caught snooping around the victim’s home, it's quickly apparent to her that she was right. Nelson has always had a bit of a reputation for being a rake, but Haggerty is sure his sins go far beyond what anyone in town imagined. If she wants to clear Coreen's name, Jessica will have to work alongside Michael to find out who killed Nelson—and maybe help bust a crime ring in the process.</p></blockquote><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FMiHouqXMRk/VGTajCP8b6I/AAAAAAAADZs/Jnzyya8HbZglzWb_OKAqCaXogRZxigMfACPcBGAYYCw/s512/Book%2Breview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FMiHouqXMRk/VGTajCP8b6I/AAAAAAAADZs/Jnzyya8HbZglzWb_OKAqCaXogRZxigMfACPcBGAYYCw/w200-h200/Book%2Breview.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Remaining true to the series written by Jessica Fletcher and her various co-authors, this book will appeal to fans of both the books and much loved television series.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">You will feel the breeze off the bay, smell the fish and swoon to the authentic sounds of Maine dialogue (Ayuh.)</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Our favorite characters are here. In addition to Jessica, we get to visit with Sheriff Mort, Dr. Seth and the ladies at the beauty salon among others.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Facing a new deadline, fast approaching, famous author J.B. Fletcher is doing her best to stay close to home. She is struggling with her next synopsis and all the interruptions are not helping her cause.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">One of her issues is perhaps she needs a stronger lock on her kitchen door!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Crime in Cabot Cove is usually spaced out and of a less tragic nature.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">In this novel it is murderous and compounded.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Not only is a sweet friend accused of the dastardly dead, but this murder brings out secrets all around town. Add to the stress and confusion, Jessica is visited by an acquaintance she hoped not to come across again. She finds herself joining forces with him to convince the Sheriff to seek out other suspects. In exchange, she must help this mysterious man with another investigation.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Page turning action yet maintaining the cozy feel we appreciate with this series.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">There may even be a hint of future romance.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">I look forward to seeing where Ms. Moran takes this series.</span></div><br /> <p></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24pt;"><em><strong>About the Authors</strong></em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Terrie Farley Moran </strong>is co-author, along with <strong>Jessica Fletcher</strong>, of the <em>Murder, She Wrote</em> series. Terrie is also the author of the beachside Read ‘Em and Eat cozy novels, and is co-author of Laura Childs’ scrapbooking mysteries. Her short mystery fiction has been published in numerous venues. Terrie is a recipient of both the Agatha and the Derringer awards.</p>
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